Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

Name: Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on; 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, juiced (plus slices for garnish); 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper

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This Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is a 30-minute wonder meal that delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal cleanup. Wild-caught salmon fillets are pan-seared until the skin is irresistibly crispy, then finished in a luxurious sauce made with melted butter, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and herbs. Crisp-tender asparagus cooks alongside, soaking up all the flavorful sauce. This dish is a powerhouse of omega-3s, protein, and vegetables, aligning perfectly with health-conscious trends without sacrificing indulgence. The bright, tangy lemon cuts through the richness of the butter, creating a perfectly balanced sauce that elevates the natural flavor of the salmon. It's an ideal weeknight dinner for busy families or a simple yet impressive meal for date night at home.

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Pan-seared salmon fillets with asparagus in a lemon garlic butter sauce

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Large oven-safe skillet

Instructions

1
Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Place salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is very crispy.
3
Flip salmon and add asparagus to the pan. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low. Push salmon and asparagus to one side. Add butter to the empty side of the pan.
5
Once butter melts, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice.
6
Spoon the sauce over the salmon and asparagus. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.

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