Paleo Pan-Seared Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce portions Salmon fillets (skin-on)
• 1 pound Asparagus spears, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried dill
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Toss the trimmed asparagus with avocado oil, half the salt, and half the pepper on the baking sheet.

3. 3

   Roast the asparagus for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly charred at the tips.

4. 4

   While asparagus roasts, pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with remaining salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add one tablespoon of ghee.

6. 6

   Place salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet; press firmly with a spatula for 30 seconds to ensure even contact for crispy skin.

7. 7

   Sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until desired doneness is reached.

8. 8

   Remove salmon from the pan, lower heat to medium, and melt the remaining ghee with garlic, lemon juice, and dill for 1 minute to create the sauce.