Description
A delicious recipe for Garlic Butter Salmon served with creamy mashed potatoes and garlic green beans, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup warm whole milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves roasted or minced garlic (optional)
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly and return the potatoes to the warm pot. Add butter, warm milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Cover and keep warm while preparing the other components.
- Cook the green beans: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 30–60 seconds, until fragrant. Finish with lemon juice and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving dish.
- Cook the garlic butter salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, presentation side down, and cook for about 4–5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F at its thickest point. Reduce the heat to low. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir until fragrant, then add lemon juice and fresh parsley. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the salmon before removing it from the skillet.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon a generous portion of creamy mashed potatoes onto each plate. Add a salmon fillet alongside the potatoes. Arrange the garlic green beans on the side. Drizzle extra garlic butter sauce over the salmon. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning to help it develop a golden crust.
- Avoid moving the salmon too early while searing.
- Use warm milk when making mashed potatoes for a smoother texture.
- Don’t overcook the green beans; they should retain a little crunch.
- Prepare the potatoes first, then cook the vegetables and salmon just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg