Sautéed Salmon with Dill and Lemon Zest

Name: Sautéed Salmon with Dill and Lemon Zest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1 lb, trimmed asparagus; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Pan-seared salmon fillets with a bright lemon-dill sauce, served with tender roasted asparagus for a simple yet elegant weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and toss to coat. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes without moving.
Step 3: Flip salmon and add minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh dill and lemon zest. Return skillet to low heat and cook for 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).