Pan-seared Salmon Recipe
With lemon butter sauce and asparagus
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Asparagus
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and rinse them under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Season the Salmon
Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Cook the Asparagus
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Sear the Salmon
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. When hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.
- 5
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
Reduce the heat to low. Add the butter and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- 6
