Salmon with Asparagus

Salmon with Asparagus is a light, fresh, and flavorful meal that comes together quickly with minimal effort. Tender salmon fillets are pan-seared until perfectly flaky, then paired with crisp asparagus and finished with a simple lemon garlic butter sauce. It’s the perfect healthy dinner that feels both elegant and easy, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a clean, balanced meal.

Ingredients for Salmon with Asparagus

This recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Salmon & Asparagus
4 salmon fillets
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Lemon Garlic Sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions for Salmon with Asparagus

1. Prepare the ingredients

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper. Trim the asparagus by snapping off the woody ends.

2. Cook the asparagus

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook for about 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. Sear the salmon

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the salmon is golden and flakes easily. Remove and set aside.

4. Make the sauce

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to slightly reduce.

5. Combine everything

Return the salmon and asparagus to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the top and let everything cook together for another 2–3 minutes.

6. Finish and serve

Stir in the remaining butter and sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve immediately with extra lemon slices if desired.