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Garlic Butter Salmon and Lemon White Beans

Get ready to elevate your dinner routine with this mouthwatering Garlic Butter Salmon and Lemon White Beans recipe! This easy-to-follow guide is packed with fresh ingredients, cooking tips, and nutritional benefits that make this dish not only delicious but also healthy. Don't miss out on the chance to impress your family and friends with this vibrant meal. Click through to discover the full recipe and start your culinary adventure today!
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Ingredients
  

4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

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

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

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

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

2 cups fresh spinach

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Salmon: Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside.

    Make the Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and thyme. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant, but do not let it brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

      Cook the Salmon: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter. Once melted, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. During the last minute of cooking, drizzle the garlic butter over the salmon.

        Prepare the White Beans: In the same skillet, once the salmon is removed, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir in the drained white beans and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until warmed through. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh spinach, stirring until the spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

          Serve: Plate the garlic butter salmon alongside a generous scoop of lemon white beans. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter from the skillet over the salmon for extra flavor. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

            Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4