Lemon-Pepper Pan-Seared Salmon with Asparagus

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Salmon fillets seared to a crisp finish with lemon and black pepper, served alongside perfectly roasted asparagus. A bright, protein-packed dinner ready in under 25 minutes. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Asparagus, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  2. Step 2: Roast asparagus for 12-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. Step 3: Season salmon fillets on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Step 4: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet; cook 5-6 minutes until skin is golden. Flip and cook 2 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

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