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Garlic Lemon Salmon

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This pan seared Garlic Lemon Salmon recipe makes the perfect salmon meal with tender asparagus sautéed in the same pan.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 pound salmon filets 4) four-ounce
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced
  • .25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley plus more to garnish

Instructions

  • Season the salmon filets with salt, pepper, and thyme leaves.
  • Melt one tablespoon of butter/ghee and one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Place the salmon filets in the skillet flesh side down (skin side up). Cook until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the asparagus spears and cook until tender, about 2 to 4 minutes tossing occasionally.
  • Season with sea salt and black pepper (to taste), and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  • Next, stir in the lemon zest, juice, and chopped parsley.
  • Divide the asparagus between four serving plates and top with salmon filet. Spoon the lemon garlic sauce over the top, garnish with additional parsley and a slice of lemon. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The sauce will reduce down very quickly so be prepared (and don’t attempt to take pictures while you are cooking).
  • If fresh salmon is not available, frozen is a great substitute.
  • Zucchini noodles would be a good substitute if you are not a fan of asparagus.
  • Rosemary or Herbs de Provence would both be delicious as a substitute for the thyme.
  • Cook salmon until it flakes easily with a fork, and/or an instant read thermometer reads 145 degrees.
  • If the skin sticks to the skillet, simply scrape it off with your spatula.

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