Description
A simple and healthy dish featuring pan-roasted salmon and fresh asparagus, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Add asparagus to the same skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Return salmon to the skillet and garnish with lemon slices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness.
- Pair with quinoa or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg