Capital City Pan-Seared Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Perfectly seared salmon fillets with a bright dill and lemon glaze, accompanied by roasted asparagus. This American-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, combines salmon fillets, lemon, dill into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 oz each, 2 salmon fillets
1, zested and juiced lemon
2 tbsp fresh dill
1 tbsp olive oil
12 oz, trimmed asparagus
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets dry, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down, cook 4 minutes until skin is crisp. Flip and cook 3 minutes more.
Step 3: Meanwhile, toss 12 oz asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast at 400°F for 12 minutes.