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Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus on a plate
Andre Lewis

Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus Skillet

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs skinless boneless salmon cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 tsp fine salt divided
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb asparagus woody ends trimmed and stalks cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon dry; add 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium-high.
  2. Arrange in one layer; cook undisturbed 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn; cook 1 to 2 minutes more until thickest pieces 145°F. Transfer to clean plate.
  3. Add asparagus, water, and remaining salt. Cover; steam over medium 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Uncover; evaporate water 1 minute.
  4. Reduce to low; stir butter and garlic around asparagus 30 to 45 seconds. Add lemon juice and zest.
  5. Gently return salmon; warm 1 minute, spooning lemon butter over without breaking fish. Divide evenly with asparagus among 4 plates.