Delicious One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus Joy
Savor the flavors of One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus in just 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- large pan
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillet cut into 2-3 fillets for even cooking
For the Asparagus
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed for even cooking
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon salted butter adds rich flavor
- 1 tablespoon olive oil prevents sticking
For Flavoring
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 lemon zest and juice for brightness
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of salted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets and asparagus into the pan. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and asparagus, cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and lemon zest to the pan, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salmon and asparagus.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.