Sear-Skillet Salmon with Asparagus

Name: Sear-Skillet Salmon with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 12 oz asparagus; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 lemon; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Salmon fillets seared until crispy skin meets tender asparagus in a single skillet.

Cuisine: American

Category: Whole30

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
12 oz asparagus
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lemon
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
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 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crispy and golden.
Step 3: Flip salmon, add 12 oz trimmed asparagus (cut into 2-inch pieces) and 2 minced garlic cloves to skillet, and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning asparagus occasionally, until salmon reaches 145°F (63°C) and asparagus is tender-crisp.