25-Minute High-Protein Salmon and Edamame Skillet

When your day is busy but you’re craving something both nourishing and delicious, this salmon skillet is the perfect answer. Packed with vibrant green edamame and sweet peas, it’s a celebration of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. This dish is designed to boost your protein intake effortlessly, keeping you satisfied and energized. Best of all, it comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 2 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shelled edamame (frozen is fine)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with a paper towel and season both sides with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and grated ginger to create the sauce. Set aside.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the salmon fillets in the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Once cooked, remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.



4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
5. Add the shelled edamame and frozen peas to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and heated through.
6. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
7. Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce and vegetables over the salmon to coat it in flavor.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. This dish pairs beautifully with quinoa or brown rice.

We hope you enjoy this simple, elegant, and incredibly satisfying meal. It’s proof that you don’t need a lot of time to create something truly special in your own kitchen!

Nutrition Information

Estimates are per serving, based on two servings.