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Quick Honey Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe with Easy Green Beans Sides

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A quick and easy 20-minute dinner featuring tender salmon glazed with a silky honey garlic butter sauce, served alongside crisp green beans. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces each
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  2. Trim the green beans by snapping off the ends and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  3. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once melted and bubbling, add salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to crisp the skin.
  5. Flip the salmon gently and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily but remains moist inside. Remove salmon to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
  6. In the same pan, add olive oil and green beans. Toss to coat and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still crisp. Season with a pinch of salt.
  7. Lower heat to medium-low and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  8. Stir in honey and lemon juice, letting the sauce bubble gently. Cook for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  9. Return salmon to the pan, spoon honey garlic butter sauce over fillets. Stir green beans to coat with sauce. Cook together for 1 minute to meld flavors.
  10. Serve salmon alongside green beans, spooning extra sauce over the top. Optionally serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for crispy skin. Avoid crowding the pan to ensure proper searing. Add garlic after salmon is cooked to prevent burning. If sauce thickens too much, add a teaspoon of water or broth to loosen. Use fresh lemon juice to brighten flavors. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and honey with maple syrup.

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