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The main ingredients for garlic butter salmon and lemon white beans create a tasty meal. You need salmon, butter, garlic, beans, and lemon. Each one plays a key role in the dish.

Garlic Butter Salmon and Lemon White Beans

Elevate your dinner with the delicious combination of Garlic Butter Salmon and Lemon White Beans! This easy recipe features succulent salmon cooked in rich garlic butter paired with zesty lemon white beans, making it both flavorful and nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal is quick to prepare and bursting with healthy ingredients. Click through for the step-by-step guide and make this gourmet dish tonight!
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Ingredients
  

2 salmon fillets (approx. 6 oz each)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or northern), drained and rinsed

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1 cup baby spinach

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

Sear the Salmon: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.

    Add Garlic: Flip the salmon fillets and add the minced garlic and thyme to the skillet. Allow the salmon to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, spooning the buttery garlic mixture over the top as it cooks.

      Incorporate the Beans: While the salmon is finishing cooking, in a separate saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the drained white beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, gently stirring to warm them up.

        Flavor the Beans: Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the baby spinach to the bean mixture, cooking just until wilted, around 1-2 minutes.

          Plate the Dish: Serve the seared salmon atop a generous scoop of the lemon white beans. Drizzle any leftover garlic butter from the skillet over the top of the salmon.

            Garnish and Serve: Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the dish for an aromatic touch.

              Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 10 minutes | 20 minutes | 2 servings

                - Presentation Tips: Arrange the salmon neatly on the white beans, and consider adding lemon slices or thyme sprigs for an extra pop of color. Serve on a rustic wooden board or a vibrant plate to enhance visual appeal.