Pan-Seared Salmon with Herb Butter

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Herb Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 pound asparagus (trimmed); 2 tablespoon water; 2 cup instant mashed potato flakes; 1 cup milk

Flaky salmon fillets pan-seared to perfection and finished with a bright, herbed lemon butter sauce, served with roasted asparagus and creamy mashed potatoes.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $6.67/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sodium
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
2 tablespoon water
2 cup instant mashed potato flakes
1 cup milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10-12 minutes, until tender-crisp.
While asparagus roasts, season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked to your desired doneness and flaky.
Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, and lemon juice. Swirl for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Prepare instant mashed potatoes according to package directions, using 1 cup milk and 2 tablespoons water, or to your desired consistency.
Serve the Pan-Seared Salmon immediately, drizzled with the herb butter sauce, alongside the roasted asparagus and creamy mashed potatoes.

Notes

Ensure asparagus spears are thin for quick roasting. If thicker, they may need a few extra minutes. Avoid overcooking salmon to keep it moist.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 610
Protein: 42 g
Carbohydrates: 26.7 g
Fat: 39.1 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 402 mg
Saturated Fat: 10.7 g
Sugar: 5.8 g
Cholesterol: 126 mg