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Garlic Butter Salmon with Spring Vegetables

A quick and flavorful salmon dish served with vibrant spring vegetables and a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp parsley
Vegetables
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 0.5 cup peas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook vegetables until tender-crisp and set aside.
  2. Season and sear salmon until cooked through.
  3. Make garlic butter sauce in the same pan.
  4. Add lemon and herbs, then spoon over salmon.
  5. Serve with vegetables and drizzle sauce.

Notes

Best served fresh. Try baking version for easier cooking.