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Easy One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

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A quick and healthy one-pan recipe featuring garlic butter salmon and tender asparagus, perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces each
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  2. Season both sides of the salmon generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and warm until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Press gently with a spatula to ensure good contact. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  5. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through and tender.
  6. Push salmon to one side of the pan. Add butter and minced garlic to the empty space. Stir garlic gently until fragrant, about 30 seconds, avoiding browning.
  7. Add asparagus to the pan and toss to coat in garlic butter. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
  8. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over salmon and asparagus. Stir gently to combine.
  9. Transfer salmon and asparagus to plates. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking to ensure crispy skin. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning butter and garlic. Add asparagus after salmon is nearly done to keep it crisp-tender. Let salmon rest briefly after cooking for tender flakes. Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent soggy asparagus and rubbery salmon.

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