Seared salmon and asparagus glazed with bright lemon-butter sauce, perfect for quick, flavorful dinners.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fish & Vegetables
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
→ Citrus & Aromatics
03 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Sauce & Seasonings
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus additional to taste
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
→ Garnish
10 - Lemon slices for serving
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Method:
01 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until just tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove asparagus to a plate and cover to keep warm.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Place salmon fillets skin-side down if using skin-on, and cook without moving for 3 to 4 minutes until skin is crispy and bottom is golden.
04 - Turn salmon fillets over. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, spooning the melted lemon-butter sauce over the salmon as it cooks.
05 - Pour lemon juice into the skillet and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until salmon is cooked through and the sauce becomes glossy.
06 - Return asparagus to the skillet, arranging it around the salmon. Warm through for 1 minute.
07 - Plate immediately and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
