Creamy Pesto Salmon with Broccoli & Rice
Creamy Pesto Salmon with Broccoli & Rice is a delightful dish that combines tender salmon chunks simmered in a rich, creamy pesto sauce with vibrant broccoli and fluffy white rice. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a comforting meal that’s both nutritious and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g 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 rice according to package instructions; keep warm.
- Steam broccoli florets for 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, sear salmon for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden, then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and basil pesto; simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return salmon and broccoli to the sauce, gently tossing to coat. Serve over warm rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg