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Easy One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

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A quick and simple one-pan meal featuring perfectly seared salmon and tender-crisp asparagus, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes with minimal cleanup, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Let salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Pat fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Wash asparagus and snap off woody ends. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (or presentation-side down if skinless) and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Flip salmon fillets. Arrange asparagus around salmon in the skillet. Drop spoonfuls of garlic butter mixture over salmon and asparagus.
  6. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature 145°F/63°C) and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  7. Remove from oven. Squeeze juice of half a lemon over everything. Let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat salmon dry for best crust. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Salmon continues cooking after removal; pull when just barely opaque. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil. Leftovers keep up to 3 days in refrigerator.

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