Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
Add olive oil to the skillet and sear the salmon skin-side down first, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until a golden crust forms.
Flip the salmon and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through.
Meanwhile, steam the asparagus until tender, about 4-5 minutes, either in a steamer basket over boiling water or using a microwave steamer.
For the sweet potato mash, peel (if desired) and cut the sweet potato into chunks. Boil in water until tender, about 10-12 minutes, then drain.
Mash the sweet potato with a fork until smooth, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
Plate the seared salmon alongside the steamed asparagus and a generous serving of sweet potato mash. Enjoy!