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 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 fillets, 6 oz each salmon fillet with skin on; 1 bunch, trimmed asparagus; 3 tbsp divided olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 lemon zested and juiced; 1 small garlic clove minced; 2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, and chives) chopped

Healthy and delicious salmon fillets with seasonal asparagus and lemon herb oil.

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Pan-searing

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily recipe · April 06, 2023

A little about this dish

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

A final fox tip

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.