Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill and Lemon on Asparagus

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Salmon fillets seared to crispy perfection, served atop tender asparagus with a fresh dill-lemon sauce. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy and golden; flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet, then add 1 bunch trimmed asparagus. Cook 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Return salmon to skillet with asparagus. Add 1 lemon slice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill. Cook 1 minute to heat through before serving.

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