Here’s a delicious, quick, and healthy Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus recipe—perfect for a one-pan dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes:
🐟 Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus
Ingredients:
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4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, about 6 oz each)
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1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Optional: fresh parsley or dill for garnish, lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven (if baking method):
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Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
(Or see stovetop instructions below.)
2. Season the Salmon and Asparagus:
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Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Make Garlic Butter:
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In a small saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
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Stir in lemon juice and zest. Remove from heat.
Baking Method (One Pan):
4. Assemble and Bake:
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Place salmon and asparagus on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.
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Spoon garlic butter evenly over salmon and drizzle any extra over asparagus.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender.
Stovetop Method (Quick Sear + Simmer):
4. Sear Salmon:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high with a bit of oil.
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Sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, flip, then cook another 2–3 minutes.
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Remove and set aside.
5. Sauté Asparagus and Finish:
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In the same pan, add garlic butter and asparagus.
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Sauté for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Return salmon to pan and spoon butter over to finish.
Serve With:
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Rice, mashed potatoes, couscous, or a simple side salad.
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Garnish with chopped herbs and lemon wedges for brightness.
Would you like a foil packet or air fryer version too?