Description
Garlic Butter Salmon Bowls with Green Beans are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights. Featuring tender salmon, crisp-tender green beans, and a rich garlic butter sauce, this nutritious recipe is ready in under 30 minutes. Customize it with your favorite grains or veggies for a balanced, delicious dinner.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Green Beans:
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon:
Rub salmon fillets with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. - Cook the Salmon:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. - Sauté the Green Beans:
In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté green beans for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper. - Assemble the Bowls:
Divide green beans into bowls. Top with salmon fillets and drizzle with garlic butter sauce from the skillet.
Notes
- Substitute green beans with asparagus, zucchini, or broccoli for variety.
- Add grains like quinoa or rice for a heartier meal.
- Spice it up with cayenne or red pepper flakes in the salmon seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
