Citrus Salmon with Broccoli

By á-2825

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 4-ounce skinless salmon fillets
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound broccoli, trimmed
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• Lemon slices and fresh dill (optional

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 22mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Slice half of the lemon into thin slices; set aside. Juice remaining half of lemon into a 1-cup measure; add water to equal 1/2 cup. Stir in sugar. Set aside.

2. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat butter over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bottom is golden; turn fillets. Add lemon juice mixture. Top with snipped dill and lemon slices. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes more or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

3. Meanwhile, in another skillet heat oil over medium heat. Quarter broccoli lengthwise into long spears; add to skillet along with garlic. Cook broccoli and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning often. Serve salmon with broccoli; pour pan juices over salmon. If desired, serve with additional lemon slices and fresh dill.