Salmon and Broccoli in Chinese Black Bean Sauce

A quick, healthy, and flavourful dish where salmon and broccoli simmer together in an aromatic Chinese black bean sauce. Serve with rice, noodles, or pasta - but my personal favourite is cottage cheese. It makes the dish wonderfully creamy and extra rich in umami.

Serves: 2 / 15–20 minutes

Fresh or frozen

• 2 salmon fillets (fresh or frozen)
• 250 g broccoli (fresh or frozen)
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed or finely chopped

Pantry

• 1-2 tbsp neutral oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1-2 tsp sugar or honey
• Approx. 0.5-1 dl hot water
• Salt and black pepper

MeiMei

• 1 tbsp MeiMei Black Bean Magic
• (Optional) MeiMei Chilli Oil, for topping

To serve

• Oat rice, couscous, rice, pasta, or noodles — or my personal tip: cottage cheese. Creamy, comforting, and surprisingly good.

• If frozen, thaw the salmon and broccoli. To speed things up, place them in a bowl of lukewarm water — keep the salmon in its packaging.
• Pat the salmon fillets dry so they have a dry surface.
• If using fresh broccoli, lightly pre-cook until tender but still with some bite.

1. Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic together with MeiMei Black Bean Magic until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
2. Add the salmon fillets to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper. Fry for about 1 minute on one side.
3. Add the broccoli. Pour in the soy sauce, sugar/honey, and approx. 0.5-1 dl hot water. Lower the heat, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 5-6 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. If the sauce looks too dry, add a little more hot water.
4. For less sauce: lift out the salmon and reduce the sauce until slightly thickened. For more sauce: turn off the heat straight away.

SERVING

• Plate the salmon, broccoli, and your chosen side. Spoon over the aromatic black bean sauce and finish with a few drops of MeiMei Chilli Oil for extra depth and gentle heat.

TIPS

• Adjust seasoning to taste, and cook the salmon slightly shorter or longer depending on the texture you prefer. After a few tries, you’ll find your own sweet spot.