Pan-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Garlic Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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A simple pan-roasted salmon fillet served with crisp-tender asparagus sautéed in lemon and garlic, perfect for a Whole30 dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, asparagus spears, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
1 lb, trimmed asparagus spears
3 tbsp, divided olive oil
4 cloves, sliced thin garlic cloves
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and salmon is cooked halfway through.
Step 3: Flip salmon fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125°F for medium-rare.
Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
Step 5: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: Add 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is tender-crisp.
Step 7: Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss to coat and cook for another 30 seconds.
Step 8: Serve salmon fillets atop the lemon garlic asparagus immediately.