Pan-seared salmon on top of a bed of fava bean and asparagus salad, drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Fava Bean and Asparagus Salad

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Fava Bean and Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: salmon fillet, 2 (6 oz each); fresh fava beans, 1/2 lb shelled; asparagus spears, 12 trimmed; olive oil, 2 tbsp; Salt and pepper,; butter, 1 tbsp; lemon, 1 zested and juiced; dijon mustard, 1 tsp; honey, 1 tsp; fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style French

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Keto

Daily Recipe: June 26, 2023

This recipe combines Keto and French cuisines, while using seasonal produce like asparagus and fava beans. We also feature salmon, which is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

Ingredients (for 2)

Salmon fillet - 2 (6 oz each)
Fresh fava beans - 1/2 lb - shelled
Asparagus spears - 12 - trimmed
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt and pepper -
Butter - 1 tbsp
Lemon - 1 - zested and juiced
Dijon mustard - 1 tsp
Honey - 1 tsp
Fresh parsley - 2 tbsp - chopped

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲💦🌱

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shelled fava beans and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel off the outer skin and set aside.
Step 2 - 🍲💦🌱🌿

In the same pot, blanch the asparagus for 1-2 minutes or until bright green and tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 3 - 🧂🐟🥘

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4 - 🍛🔥🌱🌿

In the same skillet, add the butter and fava beans. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Add the asparagus and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
Step 5 - 🥣🍋🍯🧂

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Step 6 - 🍽️🍛🐟

Arrange the fava bean and asparagus mixture on a serving plate. Top with salmon fillets, skin side up. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top of the salmon. Serve and enjoy!

Additional

If you can't find fresh fava beans, you can substitute with frozen ones. The vinaigrette can also be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a day. Kids can help with shelling the fava beans and whisking the vinaigrette.