Pan-Roasted Salmon with Garlic Butter and Lemon Asparagus

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Juicy pan-roasted salmon fillets served alongside tender asparagus tossed in fragrant garlic butter and fresh lemon zest. This seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 International cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes without moving until skin is crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Spoon melted butter over salmon while cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 lb trimmed asparagus and sauté in remaining butter and garlic for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp fresh lemon zest with the asparagus. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over salmon and asparagus before serving.

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