Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus
Garlic butter salmon with asparagus is a quick and easy skillet dinner made with tender salmon fillets, crisp asparagus, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the asparagus and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and lemon juice to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter over the salmon.
- Return the asparagus to the skillet, warm through, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, finish the salmon with a pinch of red pepper flakes or swap asparagus for green beans or broccolini.