Salmon is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Incorporate the good-for-you fish into these simple meals, sandwiches, and dinners that are ready in 30 minutes or less. Our easy dinners prove salmon meals have a place in your weeknight cooking repertoire.

Ingredients

1 - lemon
1 - tablespoon sugar
2 - tablespoons butter
4 - 4 ounces 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)

Directions
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.

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts (Citrus Salmon with Broccoli)
Per serving: 363 kcal cal., 25 g fat (8 g sat. fat, 5 g polyunsaturated fat, 8 g monounsatured fat), 78 mg chol., 277 mg sodium, 12 g carb., 3 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 26 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet