20-Minute Garlic Butter Salmon
A quick and easy recipe featuring succulent salmon cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces salmon fillets, fresh and flaky
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, ultra-green and crunchy
Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, creamy and rich
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, smooth and fruity
- 4 cloves garlic, minced, aromatic and zesty
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, bright and tangy
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, fragrant and citrusy
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional), for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Toss the asparagus with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook in the skillet for 4-5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Remove the asparagus from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and let it melt.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
- During the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic and sauté.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon and swirl the sauce around.
- Return the asparagus to the skillet and toss lightly in the garlic butter sauce.
- Plate the salmon and asparagus, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Choose fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture. Be careful not to overcook the salmon. You can customize with different vegetables or herbs.