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Easy High-Protein Garlic Butter Salmon with Green Beans

This quick and flavorful salmon dish is perfect for a nutritious meal, packed with protein and healthy fats.
The salmon is seared in a rich garlic butter sauce, served alongside tender green beans with a hint of lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 2
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 2 cups green beans trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt Butter: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt.
  • Cook the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down in the skillet. Let them sear for about 4–5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the salmon and set aside.
  • Prepare the Green Beans: In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of butter along with the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Cook the Vegetables: Toss in the green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4–5 minutes until they are tender yet crisp. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
  • Serve: Plate the salmon with the garlicky green beans on the side, and enjoy your easy, high-protein meal!

Notes

  • For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the salmon and green beans.
  • Swap butter for ghee for a deeper flavor.
  • Serve with a side of quinoa or brown rice for a heartier meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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