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Flavorful Brown Butter Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe with Asparagus

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A quick and easy salmon recipe featuring a nutty brown butter, sweet honey, and garlic glaze, cooked with fresh asparagus for a delicious and elegant meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6-ounce / 170g each), skin-on
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound / 450g), trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Wash and snap the woody ends off the asparagus. Pat dry and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt, swirling occasionally until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 3–4 minutes).
  4. Stir in minced garlic immediately, letting it sizzle but not burn (about 30 seconds). Then add honey and stir to combine, creating a glossy sauce.
  5. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Press gently with a spatula for even contact. Cook for about 4–5 minutes without moving, until skin is crisp and salmon is cooked halfway.
  6. Carefully flip fillets. Add asparagus to the pan, stirring to coat in the sauce. Cook another 3–4 minutes, or until salmon reaches preferred doneness (medium-rare to medium) and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  7. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, toss asparagus once more, and remove from heat.
  8. Plate salmon with asparagus, spooning extra sauce from the pan over the top. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning. Dry salmon fillets before seasoning for crispy skin. Cook in batches if pan is overcrowded to maintain crispiness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with browned coconut oil. Leftovers keep well for 2 days; reheat gently to preserve texture.

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