Sear-Safe Lemon-Dill Salmon with Asparagus

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Perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy skin and bright lemon-dill sauce, paired with tender asparagus for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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 320 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  2. Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then rub skin-side down with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; place skin-side down on a separate baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Roast asparagus for 12-15 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly browned at the tips.
  4. Step 4: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then place salmon skin-side down in the skillet; cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  5. Step 5: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  6. Step 6: While salmon cooks, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh dill in a small bowl until combined.
  7. Step 7: Remove salmon from pan and let rest for 3 minutes; drizzle with lemon-dill sauce and serve immediately with roasted asparagus.

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