Salmon with Asparagus and Chive Butter Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this elegant yet easy-to-make Salmon with Asparagus and Chive Butter Sauce. Featuring tender, pan-seared salmon fillets and crisp asparagus, this dish is brought to life with a luscious chive butter sauce made with fresh garlic, lemon, and herbs. The savory flavors of the buttery sauce perfectly complement the rich salmon and vibrant asparagus, creating a harmonious meal that's both wholesome and indulgent. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy nights or special occasions. Serve it with your favorite side, like roasted potatoes or jasmine rice, for a complete and satisfying dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 pound Asparagus
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Fresh chives
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
Instructions
Rinse the asparagus and trim off the woody ends. Set aside.
Season the salmon fillets with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on salmon) and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the asparagus and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still crisp. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove the asparagus from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium. In the skillet, add the unsalted butter and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken or vegetable stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the chopped chives and remove the skillet from heat.
Plate the salmon fillets and asparagus, then drizzle the chive butter sauce over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 179.3 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.9 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 553 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 2997 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 161.3 g | 323% | |
| Vitamin D | 89.5 mcg | 447% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3509 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
