Green Asparagus with Fresh Salmon

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and nutritious recipe for Green Asparagus with Fresh Salmon. Featuring tender-crisp green asparagus sautéed in a luscious lemon butter and garlic sauce, paired with perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets, this dish is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking, it's a quick and elegant option for a healthy meal. The fresh parsley and zesty lemon juice add a bright finish, while the buttery sauce ties everything together beautifully. Ideal for two, this one-pan recipe minimizes cleanup and ensures your green asparagus and fresh salmon are cooked to perfection. Serve this delightful dish for an easy yet impressive dinner packed with flavor and heart-healthy nutrients.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 500 grams green asparagus
• 2 pieces (approximately 150g each) fresh salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon (chopped) fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the green asparagus and trim the woody ends (about 2-3 cm). Pat dry.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the green asparagus to the skillet and pour in the cup of water. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the asparagus steam for 4-5 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

Step 7

Remove the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes uncovered, allowing any excess water to evaporate.

Step 8

Push the asparagus to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the empty side, then stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley to create a light sauce.

Step 9

Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce gently over both the salmon and asparagus. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat everything.

Step 10

Serve the green asparagus and fresh salmon immediately, drizzled with any remaining lemon butter sauce from the skillet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1142.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1121.0

Total Fat 76.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 245.1mg	0%
Sodium 2553.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.3g
Protein 87.9g	0%

Vitamin D 1110.4IU	0%
Calcium 202.6mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 2071.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.5%

Protein: 31.0%

Carbs: 8.5%