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Easy One-Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe with Asparagus Tips

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A quick and easy one-pot salmon dish featuring lemon, garlic, butter, and tender asparagus tips, perfect for a flavorful and fuss-free dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each, skin-on recommended)
  • 1 bunch asparagus tips (about 12 oz / 340 g, trimmed)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56 g), divided
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
  • Juice of 1 large lemon, plus zest
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the salmon fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Trim the asparagus tips, rinse, and set aside. Mince the garlic finely, zest and juice the lemon, and chop the parsley. (Prep time: 5–7 minutes)
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil plus 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter. Let the butter melt and foam but not brown.
  3. Season the salmon fillets evenly with salt and pepper on both sides. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden and salmon is cooking through the sides.
  5. Gently flip the fillets and immediately add the minced garlic around the salmon. Stir the garlic briefly for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  6. Nestle the asparagus tips around the salmon in the pan. Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over everything. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter, letting it melt and mingle with the garlic and lemon to create a silky sauce.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for another 4–6 minutes, depending on salmon thickness and asparagus tenderness. Check after 4 minutes; salmon should flake easily with a fork and asparagus should be tender but still have a slight snap.
  8. Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salmon and asparagus. Let rest in the pan for a minute before serving.

Notes

If asparagus cooks faster than salmon, remove salmon to a warm plate and let asparagus finish uncovered. Use a fish spatula to flip salmon gently to avoid breaking fillets. Medium heat is key to avoid burning garlic and butter. For dairy-free, substitute butter with ghee or neutral oil. Frozen salmon should be fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.

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