One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus in 15 Minutes
Experience the delight of One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus—a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- large pan
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillet cut into 2-3 fillets
For the Asparagus
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
For the Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Flavor
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 lemon lemon zest and juice
- salt to taste
- cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of salted butter and a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the salmon fillets and the trimmed asparagus to the pan. Season with salt and cracked black pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes on one side.
- Flip the salmon and asparagus carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flaky.
- Stir in minced garlic and lemon zest, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Don't let the garlic burn.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the dish, then turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra pop of color.