Honey Garlic Salmon with Brown Rice & Green Beans
Savor the deliciousness of Honey Garlic Salmon with Brown Rice & Green Beans, a dish that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors while delivering nutritious goodness. This meal is perfect for those busy weeknights or laid-back weekends when you need a wholesome option without spending hours in the kitchen. In just 25 minutes, enjoy perfectly seared salmon glazed with a rich honey garlic sauce, served alongside fiber-rich brown rice and fresh green beans. Not only is this dish easy to prepare, but it also allows for customizations based on your taste preferences. Serve it as a delightful dinner option or pack it for meal prep during the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (5–6 oz)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze by mixing honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and optional Dijon mustard in a bowl.
- Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper, then heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown; pour the glaze over the salmon in the last minute to caramelize.
- In another pan, sauté trimmed green beans in olive oil until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Serve the glazed salmon with cooked brown rice and sautéed green beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg