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Salmon With Asparagus Recipe
Isla Marie

Salmon With Asparagus

This salmon with asparagus recipe is a simple, nutritious, and flavorful one-pan dinner made with tender salmon fillets and crisp asparagus. Lightly seasoned and finished with lemon or garlic butter, this dish is perfect for weeknight meals, low-carb diets, and clean eating without sacrificing taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets 5–6 oz each
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or Italian seasoning
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Fresh parsley dill, or thyme

Equipment

  • Large skillet or baking sheet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Season both with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cook the Salmon
  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, flip, and cook 2–3 minutes more until opaque and flaky. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Asparagus
  1. In the same skillet, add asparagus and cook for 4–6 minutes until tender-crisp. Season lightly and avoid overcooking.
Combine and Finish
  1. Return salmon to the pan. Add lemon juice, butter, or herbs if using. Spoon pan juices over salmon and asparagus.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat, garnish with herbs or Parmesan, and serve warm.

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Notes

  • Do not overcook salmon; it should flake easily and stay moist.
  • Asparagus should be tender but slightly crisp.
  • Add lemon at the end for the freshest flavor.
  • Works well with rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice.
  • Great for meal prep when reheated gently.