Salmon & Broccoli - Takeout Style
That glossy, takeout-style salmon and broccoli made right at home. The sauce is garlicky, slightly sweet, and coats everything perfectly. Quick, flavorful, and perfect over rice.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
For the Sauce
2 tbsp butter
8 garlic cloves, grated
1 cup water
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
Dash red pepper flakes
2 tbsp sugar (add more if desired)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
For the Salmon and Brocoli
3 salmon filets, cut into cubes
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp salt
2 cups broccoli
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Sauce
Build the base
In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add grated garlic and toast briefly.
Add liquid & seasoning
Pour in water, ground ginger, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
Bring to a simmer.
Thicken
Stir together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour into the simmering sauce.
Lower heat to low and let simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
Step 2: Cook the Salmon
Season
Toss cubed salmon with avocado oil and salt.
Air fry
Spread salmon on the air fryer tray. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes (or bake at 425 for 12 minutes). No flipping needed.
Step 3: Combine
Add broccoli
Microwave broccoli according to package instructions (slightly undercook for a firmer bite).
Finish
Add the cooked salmon and broccoli to the sauce. Gently toss to coat. Cover for 1 minute.
Serve
Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes from My Kitchen
The cornstarch slurry gives you that glossy takeout-style sauce.
Slightly undercooking the broccoli keeps it from getting mushy.
This pairs perfectly with white rice.
