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Cooking Salmon with Asparagus Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
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Ingredients
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4
salmon fillets
about 6 ounces each
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1
pound
asparagus
ends trimmed
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
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2
tablespoons
olive oil
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2
tablespoons
unsalted butter
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3
cloves
garlic
minced
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1/4
cup
chicken or vegetable broth
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2
tablespoons
fresh parsley
chopped
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Lemon slices
for garnish
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if you prefer to finish the salmon in the oven.
Season the Salmon:
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the Asparagus:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until just tender but still crisp. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Sear the Salmon:
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip the salmon over and cook for another 2 minutes.
(Optional) For thicker fillets, you may finish cooking the salmon in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let the sauce reduce slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Combine and Serve:
Return the asparagus to the skillet with the salmon. Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus.
Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
Serve Immediately:
Serve the salmon and asparagus hot, ensuring each plate gets a generous amount of the lemon garlic butter sauce.