Lemon-Dill Salmon with Asparagus Sauté

Name: Lemon-Dill Salmon with Asparagus Sauté
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets; 1 bunch, trimmed asparagus; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove, minced garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Pan-seared salmon with fresh dill and lemon paired with tender asparagus for a bright, elegant weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip salmon, add asparagus to skillet, and cook for 4 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp and salmon reaches 125°F internally.
Step 4: Remove salmon and asparagus from skillet. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon zest to skillet, cooking for 30 seconds until aromatic. Stir in lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped dill, then pour sauce over salmon and asparagus.