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Grilled Salmon with Steamed Broccoli and Lemon

Name: Grilled Salmon with Steamed Broccoli and Lemon
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 180 g salmon fillet; 200 g broccoli; 0.5 lemon; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; garlic powder; salt; pepper

Canonical fitness combo. Omega-3, protein, and green vegetable. Protein-rich diet recipe, ready in 15 minutes.

⏱ 15 min

📋 7 min prep

🔥 7 min cook

🍽 1 servings

🔥 400 kcal · calories per serving

easy

Grilled Salmon with Steamed Broccoli and Lemon

Canonical fitness combo. Omega-3, protein, and green vegetable.

Ingredients

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Original recipe for 1 servings

180 g salmon fillet
200 g broccoli
0.5 lemon
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
garlic powder
salt
pepper

Step by step

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Step 1 Cook 5 min

Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
Step 2 Grill 3 min

Season the salmon and grill it for 3 minutes on each side
Step 3 Serve

Serve with lemon wedges and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.s a difference.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Allergens

Fish

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: animal protein from recipe

Use: tempeh, smoked tofu, or cooked legumes in the same quantity

Why: Animal protein provides amino acids and umami; tempeh or legumes cover both protein and satiety.

Tip: Marinate the tempeh for 10 minutes with soy sauce and garlic before sautéing for a more intense flavor.

Other variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 tablespoon and increase vegetables in Grilled Salmon with Steamed Broccoli and Lemon.
Batch cook: double the quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
2 Season the salmon and grill it for 3 minutes on each side
3 Serve with lemon wedges and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.s a difference.