Herb-Infused Pan-Seared Salmon with Asparagus

Salmon with crisp skin and fresh herbs, paired with perfectly roasted asparagus for a balanced meal.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 1 lb, trimmed asparagus
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on, dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crispy and golden.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and add 1 lb trimmed asparagus to skillet, along with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
5. Step 5: Cook for 4-5 minutes until salmon is opaque throughout and asparagus is tender-crisp.