Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Crust and Roasted Asparagus

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Crust and Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill; 1 lemon lemon zest; 2 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz trimmed asparagus; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A simple, flavorful salmon dish with bright lemon and dill accents, paired with tender roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
1 lemon lemon zest
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz trimmed asparagus
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place asparagus in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, 1 tbsp dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then spread the herb mixture evenly over both sides.
Step 3: Roast asparagus for 12 minutes until crisp-tender, then add salmon to the baking sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
Step 4: While salmon cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Drizzle over cooked salmon before serving.