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Oh honey, let me tell you about this absolutely divine Mediterranean-inspired Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with roasted asparagus that’ll make your taste buds dance! This recipe has become my family’s favorite, and I can’t wait to share this gem with you. Trust me, your dinner guests will be begging for the recipe!
Let’s get cooking, shall we?
What you’ll need (serves 4):
– 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
– 2 bunches fresh asparagus
– 6 tablespoons butter (yes, real butter, darling!)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 lemons
– 2 tablespoons fresh dill
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Cherry tomatoes (optional, but highly recommended!)
Listen up, because this is where the magic happens! 🌟
First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). While that’s heating up, pat your salmon dry with paper towels – nobody likes soggy salmon, right? Season those beautiful fillets with salt and pepper.
In a small saucepan (my favorite Le Creuset, but use what you have), melt that butter and add minced garlic. Let it become fragrant but don’t burn it – burned garlic is a crime in my kitchen! Add the juice of one lemon and chopped dill.
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Now, arrange your asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place your salmon fillets on top and pour that heavenly lemon-garlic butter sauce all over. Slice the remaining lemon and place the rounds on top of the salmon. If you’re feeling fancy (and you should), add some cherry tomatoes around the edges.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. The asparagus should be tender-crisp, and those tomatoes should be about to burst with flavor.
Pro tip: For extra color and flavor, broil for the last minute – but watch it like a hawk! Nobody likes burned dinner, especially when you’re trying to impress!
The result? A perfectly cooked, protein-rich dinner that’s not only Instagram-worthy but also packed with omega-3s, vitamins, and all the good stuff your body craves. Plus, it’s all done in one pan – because who wants to spend their evening washing dishes? Not this girl!
Y’all, I can’t even begin to tell you how many times this recipe has saved my dinner parties! It’s elegant enough for special occasions but simple enough for a Wednesday night when you want to feel fancy.
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Now go forth and cook something amazing! And remember, if you mess up, there’s always wine… and takeout! 😘
