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Prep time
7 minutes
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Cook time
20 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
Our garlic butter salmon recipe makes a main dish that rivals any you might find at restaurants. It’s a dish that captures your attention at first glance with glossy-skinned salmon laid on a bright green bed of asparagus alongside golden potato wedges.
The goodness isn't just on the outside either. This dish also captivates the taste buds with tender, flaky salmon that carries the complex flavors of garlic, butter, and robust spices. Even better, this impressive dish can easily be made at home with simple ingredients in just under 30 minutes.
Visit the link to see more delicious and healthy recipes: https://healthyrecipes101.com/ —Luna Regina
Ingredients
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26 ounces
boneless salmon (descaled)
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22 ounces
potatoes (cut into wedges)
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10 ounces
asparagus (woody ends removed)
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2 ounces
lemon slices
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2 tablespoons
garlic (minced)
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3 tablespoons
unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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1 teaspoon
lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon
paprika
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
pepper
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2 tablespoons
parsley (chopped)
Directions
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In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 22 oz potatoes on full power for 15 minutes.
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Season 26 oz boneless salmon with 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
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Over medium-high heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil until hot. Then, pan-sear 26 oz boneless salmon for 5 minutes on both sides. Sear with the skin side down until golden and crispy, then flip the fish and sear the other side.
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Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp garlic, and 1 tsp lemon juice in the pan then stir these ingredients around the salmon for 1 minute.
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Preheat the oven to 450°F. Leave the remaining sauce on the pan but remove the salmon and lay it onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper alongside 10 oz asparagus. Then drizzle the sauce over these ingredients. Sprinkle 2 tbsp parsley on top and put on the middle shelf of the oven for 12 minutes.
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Garnish with parsley and lemon slices, then serve immediately.
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