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Fennel Crusted Baked Salmon and Broccoli

Course Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 pounds fresh salmon filet
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parsley minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 head broccoli florets

Instructions

Salmon

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 

    Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Oil one side of baking sheet.

    Toast fennel and cumin seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Crush toasted seeds using mortar and pestle or in a coffee grinder.

    In a small bowl, mix together ground fennel and cumin seeds, thyme, zest from lemon, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

    In a small bowl, mix together Dijon mustard and honey. Place salmon on oiled side of baking sheet.

    Brush salmon with Dijon mustard honey mixture.

    Spoon crumb mixture on top of salmon and press gently.

Broccoli

  1. In a medium bowl, toss broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle any remaining crumb mixture on top of broccoli. Transfer to other side of baking sheet.

    Roast salmon and broccoli for 20 minutes or until just cooked through.

Recipe Notes

Leftover salmon makes a delicious protein on top of a green salad the next day.

6 Freestyle points/serving

Nutrition Facts
Fennel Crusted Baked Salmon and Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 660mg29%
Potassium 903mg26%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 1020IU20%
Vitamin C 73.3mg89%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.