Grilled Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon Butter Sauce
A quick and elegant meal of perfectly grilled salmon and tender asparagus, finished with a bright lemon butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
- 4 filets salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry the 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Trim the woody ends from 1 bunch asparagus and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, until it flakes easily with a fork and has nice grill marks.
- 4
While the salmon cooks, grill the asparagus for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
- 5
In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp butter over low heat. Add the juice of 1 lemon and stir until combined.
- 6
Remove the salmon and asparagus from the grill. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus.
- 7
Serve immediately, with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Small saucepan
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board
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