Crispy Lemon-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

Salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a zesty lemon-herb glaze, paired with tender roasted asparagus.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bunch (12 oz), trimmed asparagus
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for 3 minutes more, or until fish reaches 125°F internally.
3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet at 425°F (220°C) for 12 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped dill. Simmer for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
5. Step 5: Drizzle glaze over salmon and serve immediately with roasted asparagus.