Skillet-Cooked Salmon with Asparagus

Skillet-Cooked Salmon with Asparagus

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· 30 min · Fish · pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein

457 cal 50g protein 8g carbs 25g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3 fillets (~1.5 lbs) skinless salmon fillets
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 min.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until edges turn opaque and bottom is golden.
  4. Flip fillets carefully using tongs, cook for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium doneness.
  5. Meanwhile, trim the tough ends from the asparagus and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add asparagus to the skillet around the salmon or on a separate pan, cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Squeeze lemon juice over salmon and asparagus before serving.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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