Salmon with Asparagus and Chive Butter Sauce

Here is a salmon recipe that I recently cooked and enjoyed by my family.  It consists of simple ingredients as well as easy to follow instruction. The salmon and asparagus were cooked in the same pan therefore reducing cooking time. The salmon fillets were poached on a bed of asparagus with seasoned water until they were juicy and succulent. The sauce which consists of reduced white wine, butter and chives complete this healthy and delicious salmon dish. Enjoy!

Salmon with Asparagus and Chive Butter Sauce

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

35 mins

 

Author: Liza A

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.

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