Ginger Lime Salmon

In a small pot, combine rice, half the ginger, ¾ cup water (1½ cup for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until golden brown and tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, place sesame seeds in a large, dry pan over mediumhigh heat. Cook, stirring, until golden brown and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat. Transfer to a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Wash out pan.

Pat salmon dry with paper towels; season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for sesame seeds over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin sides down; cook until skin is crisp, 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook until fish is cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside. Wipe out pan.

Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium heat. Add scallion whites and remaining ginger; cook until ginger is fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in stock concentrate, juice from half the lime, ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4 servings), and ¼ cup water (⅓ cup for 4). Cook until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4). Season with salt and pepper.