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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring tender salmon fillets and crisp asparagus coated in a buttery lemon garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt to taste (preferably coarse sea salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse and trim about 1 inch off the woody ends of the asparagus. Pat dry and set aside.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  4. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once sizzling, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pour in the juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons) and sprinkle the zest. Stir to combine and turn off heat to avoid burning the garlic.
  6. Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet. Arrange the asparagus spears around the salmon, tucking them slightly under the fillets so they soak up the sauce.
  7. Spoon or brush the butter mixture evenly over the salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness—salmon should flake easily with a fork but still be moist inside. Asparagus should be tender yet crisp.
  9. Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over everything, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use wild-caught salmon for better flavor and texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil. Keep an eye on salmon near the end of cooking to avoid dryness. Let salmon rest after roasting to redistribute juices. If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, use a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Thinner asparagus stalks roast more evenly. Pat salmon dry before seasoning for crisp skin.

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