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Creamy Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

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A quick and easy recipe featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets roasted with asparagus and topped with a luscious creamy lemon garlic butter sauce. Ideal for cozy dinners and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces each
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons) plus zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Trim the woody ends of the asparagus and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides and pat dry.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foamy.
  5. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them to get a crispy skin.
  6. Flip the salmon and cook the other side for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the asparagus around the salmon in the skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 7-9 minutes until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  8. While the salmon roasts, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  9. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  10. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Serve the salmon and asparagus immediately, drizzled generously with the creamy lemon garlic butter sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning for a better sear. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning butter. Do not move salmon during the first sear to develop a crispy crust. Roast asparagus alongside salmon to save cleanup and time. Make sauce low and slow to avoid garlic bitterness. Sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated with a splash of cream if thickened.

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Keywords: salmon, lemon garlic butter, asparagus, creamy sauce, easy dinner, healthy, quick recipe

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