Pan-Seared Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce portions Wild-caught salmon fillets
• 1 pound Asparagus spears, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 sliced into rounds Lemon
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried dill(optional)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Toss the asparagus with one tablespoon of avocado oil, half the garlic, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet.

3. 3

   Roast the asparagus in the oven for 10-12 minutes until tender but still crisp.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Heat the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

6. 6

   Place salmon skin-side up in the skillet and sear for 4 minutes without moving it to create a golden crust.

7. 7

   Flip the salmon, add the butter and remaining garlic to the pan, and cook for another 3-4 minutes while spooning the melted butter over the fish.

8. 8

   Serve the salmon alongside the roasted asparagus, garnished with lemon slices and fresh parsley.