Honey-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

Name: Honey-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs salmon fillets; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 12 oz asparagus; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 lemon wedges

A simple, elegant dinner featuring pan-seared salmon with a sticky-sweet glaze, served alongside tender asparagus.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs salmon fillets
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 cloves, minced garlic
12 oz asparagus
1 tbsp olive oil
2 lemon wedges

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp soy sauce, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Return salmon to the skillet, coating with sauce, and cook for 1 minute to reheat.
Step 6: Meanwhile, toss 12 oz asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt, and roast on a baking sheet at 425°F for 12 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 7: Serve salmon with asparagus and lemon wedges on the side.