Two pan-seared salmon fillets with blistered asparagus on the side, drizzled with vibrant lemon herb oil.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon Herb Oil

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon Herb Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: salmon fillet with skin on, 2 fillets, 6 oz each; asparagus, 1 bunch, trimmed; olive oil, 3 tbsp divided; salt, 1 tsp; black pepper, 1/2 tsp; lemon, 1 zested and juiced; garlic clove, 1 small minced; mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, and chives), 2 tbsp chopped

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Pan-searing

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: April 06, 2023

This recipe features seasonal asparagus which is at its best in April, and pairs it with pan-seared salmon fillets for a delicious and healthy meal. The fresh herbs and lemon add a pop of flavor and brightness to this dish, perfect for a sunny day in NYC.

Ingredients (for 2)

Salmon fillet with skin on - 2 fillets, 6 oz each
Asparagus - 1 bunch, trimmed
Olive oil - 3 tbsp divided
Salt - 1 tsp
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
Lemon - 1 - zested and juiced
Garlic clove - 1 small - minced
Mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, and chives) - 2 tbsp - chopped

Preparation

Step 1 - 🧂🐟

Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper
Step 2 - 🔥🍴🐟

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet and sear salmon fillets skin side down
Step 3 - 🔄🍴🐟

Flip salmon fillets and cook until medium rare
Step 4 - 🍴🌱

Cook asparagus in a separate skillet until bright green and slightly blistered
Step 5 - 🍋🌱

Sprinkle lemon zest and juice over cooked asparagus
Step 6 - 🍋🧄🌿🥄

Whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh herbs and salt in a mixing bowl
Step 7 - 🍴🐟🌱🍋🧄

Place salmon fillets on plates with asparagus on the side and drizzle with lemon herb oil

Additional

To make it more nutritious, serve with a side of mixed greens or brown rice. For a more indulgent version, add a spoonful of sour cream or crème fraîche to the herb oil. Kids can help with washing and trimming the asparagus and mixing the lemon herb oil.