Salmon with Asparagus and Chive Butter Sauce

Tender salmon fillets are paired with crisp asparagus and drizzled in a rich chive butter sauce, creating a delightful burst of flavor and freshness in every bite.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagus, healthy dinner, quick recipe, salmon, seafood

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 400kcal

Author Liza A

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

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.
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.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe source: America’s Test Kitchen: The Best Simple Recipes.

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