Lemon-Dill Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Glazed Asparagus
Succulent salmon fillets with a vibrant dill-lime glaze, paired with tender lemon-glazed asparagus. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh lemon juice, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 315 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 12 oz trimmed asparagus
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon dry, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until crisp.
- Step 2: Flip salmon, add 1 minced garlic clove, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove salmon and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz trimmed asparagus to the same skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, cooking for 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add 3 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped dill, stirring until asparagus is coated.
- Step 4: Return salmon to the skillet, spooning asparagus and lemon-dill sauce over top. Cook for 2 more minutes until salmon reaches 145°F.
