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Pan-Seared Salmon with Asparagus

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon With Asparagus
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each); 1 bunch asparagus (woody ends trimmed); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 lemon (sliced into wedges); Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Mediterranean

2 servings, 20 minutes

Sources: Cross-checked against Serious Eats and Food52

2 servings

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Make it step by step

7 steps · 9 min of timed cooking

Pat the salmon fillets **completely dry** with paper towels to ensure a good crust.
Season both sides of the fish and the asparagus generously with **salt and pepper**.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over **medium-high heat**.
Place salmon skin-side down and cook for **4–5 minutes** without moving it until the skin is crispy.⏱ 5 min
Carefully flip the salmon, add the remaining oil and butter to the pan, and add the asparagus.
Cook for another **3–4 minutes** until the fish is opaque and the asparagus is tender-crisp.⏱ 4 min
Squeeze fresh **lemon juice** over everything and serve immediately.

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Chef’s tip · Press down gently on the salmon fillets with a spatula when you first put them in the pan to prevent the skin from curling.

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