Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus Herb Butter and Garlic Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

Tender salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a bright citrus herb butter, and served alongside crisp garlic sautéed green beans. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (low carb), 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 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 lb, trimmed green beans
• 3 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through but still moist. Remove salmon to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet along with 1 tsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Stir until butter melts and becomes fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 1 lb trimmed green beans and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the green beans are tender-crisp and the garlic is golden but not burnt.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Toss to coat the green beans in the citrus herb butter sauce.
7. Step 7: Serve each salmon fillet topped with a spoonful of the citrus herb butter alongside the garlic green beans.