Salmon and Broccoli Bake
This creamy, comforting, and wholesome salmon and broccoli bake comes together easily for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- •4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- •4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- •1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat canned coconut milk for pareve)
- •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or dairy-free melting cheese)
- •2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 teaspoon dried dill
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Steam or microwave the broccoli florets for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp, then drain well.
- 3
Arrange the broccoli florets evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Place the salmon fillets on top of the bed of broccoli, spaced evenly apart.
- 5
In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- 6
Pour the cream mixture evenly over the salmon and broccoli in the baking dish.
- 7
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the salmon and broccoli.
- 8
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.
- 9
Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
💡 Chef tips
- To make this recipe dairy-free and pareve, substitute the heavy cream with full-fat canned coconut milk and omit the cheeses or use your favorite vegan cheese shreds.
- You can prep this dish a few hours in advance by assembling everything in the baking dish, covering it tightly, and keeping it in the refrigerator until ready to bake; just add 5 extra minutes to the baking time.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish should feature tender, flaky salmon nestled in a rich garlic-cream sauce with vibrant green broccoli and a bubbly, golden cheese crust that smells deeply savory and aromatic.