One-Pot Lemon Butter Salmon & Asparagus
One-Pot Lemon Butter Salmon & Asparagus is a quick and delicious dish that combines perfectly seared salmon with vibrant asparagus, all enveloped in a zesty lemon butter sauce. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an impressive meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds and make you feel like a gourmet chef!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by rinsing and trimming the asparagus.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for about 4 minutes until a crust forms, then add garlic and asparagus around the salmon. Sauté until fragrant.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon while carefully flipping it. Cook for an additional few minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill if using, then serve immediately alongside asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting asparagus with green beans or broccoli. Enhance spiciness by adding crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.