One Pan Garlic Butter Salmon and Swiss Chard

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter (or ghee, divided)
• 1 lb. salmon filet
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 lbs. swiss chard (leaves and stems separated, leaves chopped, and stems cut into 1-2 inch pieces and reserved (about 2 bunches))
• kosher salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• juice of one lemon
• chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Season both sides of salmon liberally with salt and pepper.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3. 3

   Step 3

   When the pan is hot, add the salmon skin side up. Sear for 4-5 minutes, or until salmon easily releases from the bottom of the pan. Sear skin side down for 4-5 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from pan to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to pan and melt over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic (2 cloves) and sauté until fragrant and beginning to toast, stirring consistently, about 30 seconds.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the chard stems and season with salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Cover the pan and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender. You can add a little water to the pan if things are sticking too much.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Add the chard leaves and stir, cooking until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
7. 7

   Step 7

   Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
8. 8

   Step 8

   Serve salmon on top of chard garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.

9. Bon appetit!