Pan-Seared Salmon with Melted Snow Pea and Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Tender pan-seared salmon fillets served with tender-crisp snow peas tossed in a bright lemon butter sauce. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, snow peas, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 8 oz, trimmed snow peas
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets, season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until edges are crispy, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
2. Step 2: Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas to the butter and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until peas are bright green and tender-crisp. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Plate salmon fillets on serving dishes and spoon the lemon butter snow peas over the top. Serve immediately.