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Flavorful Brown Butter Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe with Summer Veggies Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy salmon recipe featuring a rich brown butter honey garlic sauce paired with roasted summer vegetables, perfect for a flavorful and nourishing weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, zucchini slices, red bell pepper, and red onion wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast the veggies for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender but still slightly firm.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Melt slowly, swirling occasionally, until the butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 3-4 minutes).
  6. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds to release fragrance.
  7. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and releases easily.
  8. Carefully flip the salmon, spoon some brown butter garlic sauce over the top, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  9. Drizzle honey evenly over the salmon, letting it mingle with the brown butter to create a glossy glaze. Spoon sauce over the fillets again before removing from heat.
  10. Toss the roasted veggies with fresh lemon juice once removed from the oven.
  11. Plate the salmon alongside the summer veggies. Spoon any remaining brown butter honey garlic sauce over the top and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  12. Serve immediately while the salmon skin is crisp and the sauce warm.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for crisp skin. Watch butter carefully to brown without burning. Add honey at the end to avoid bitterness. Use a digital thermometer to check salmon doneness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. Veggies can be swapped seasonally.

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Keywords: brown butter salmon, honey garlic salmon, summer veggies, quick salmon recipe, easy dinner, healthy salmon, roasted vegetables

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