Salmon with Asparagus and Chive Butter Sauce
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 (7-8 oz) skinless salmon fillets
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
  1. Lay asparagus in single layer on bottom of 12-inch skillet. Add water and ¼ tsp salt to skillet. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and lay across asparagus spears. Bring water to boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 8 minutes or until asparagus is tender and salmon is translucent. Transfer salmon and asparagus to platter.
  2. Add wine to skillet, increase heat to medium high, and simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture has reduced. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter and chives and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over salmon and asparagus.
  3. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe source: America’s Test Kitchen: The Best Simple Recipes.
Recipe by Salu Salo Recipes at https://salu-salo.com/salmon-with-asparagus-and-chive-butter-sauce/