Pan-Seared Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients

- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (approximately 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon:
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salmon and rub it evenly.

2. Sear the Salmon:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for about 4 minutes or until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the pan.
- Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 minutes to achieve your desired level of doneness. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

3. Cook the Asparagus:
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme leaves to the asparagus, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.

4. Serve:
- Place the salmon fillets onto a serving platter. Arrange the asparagus around the salmon.
- Drizzle any remaining pan juices over the top.
- Serve with lemon wedges.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

1. Salmon
2. Lemon Herb
3. Pan-Seared
4. Asparagus
5. Easy Dinner
6. Healthy Recipe
7. Seafood
8. Quick Meals
9. Gourmet Cooking
10. Weeknight Dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1500 total calories for the entire dish

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