A sweet, savory, and slightly tangy salmon dish paired with fresh steamed broccoli—perfect for a healthy, high-protein meal.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: squeeze of lemon
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the glaze
Mix honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice. - Cook salmon
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
- Add salmon (skin-side down) and cook 4–5 minutes
- Flip, pour glaze over, cook another 3–4 minutes until caramelized
- Steam broccoli
Steam for 4–5 minutes until tender but still bright green. - Serve
Plate salmon with broccoli, drizzle extra glaze on top.
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points
🔢 Total Recipe: ~10–12 Points
🍽️ Per Serving: ~5–6 Points
📊 Points Breakdown
- Salmon (healthy fats): 4–5 pts per fillet
- Honey: 2–3 pts total
- Olive oil: 1 pt
- Broccoli: 0 pts
- Soy sauce, garlic, ginger: 0 pts
💡 Make It Lower Points
- Use ½ tbsp honey instead → save points
- Skip oil (use nonstick pan or spray)
- Reduce portion of salmon slightly
👉 Can go down to ~4–5 points per serving
💡 Tips & Variations
- Air fryer: Cook salmon at 180°C for 8–10 mins
- Spicy kick: Add chili flakes or sriracha
- Meal prep: Store for up to 2 days
- Extra flavor: Add sesame seeds or green onions
❓ FAQs
❓ Can I bake instead of pan-fry?
Yes! Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes.
❓ Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes—thaw first for best texture.
❓ How do I know salmon is done?
It flakes easily with a fork and turns opaque.
❓ Is this good for weight loss?
Yes—high protein, healthy fats, and low in carbs.
❓ What can I serve with it?
- Rice or quinoa (adds points)
- Cauliflower rice (0 pts option)
- Noodles or salad