Creamy Pesto Salmon with Broccoli & Rice
Creamy Pesto Salmon with Broccoli & Rice is a delightful dish that brings together the rich flavors of salmon and creamy pesto sauce, served alongside vibrant broccoli and fluffy rice. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, offering a quick yet satisfying meal that’s packed with nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7 oz) salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Cook the white rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- Steam the broccoli florets for about 4–5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Set aside.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, basil pesto; simmer gently for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine seared salmon and steamed broccoli with the sauce, tossing gently to coat everything well. Serve over warm rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg