NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz salmon fillet

1.5 cups asparagus spears

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.5 medium lemon

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

• 2

  Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

• 3

  Drizzle the asparagus with 0.5 tbsp of olive oil and season with half of the sea salt and black pepper.

• 4

  Roast the asparagus in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the tips are slightly charred and tender.

• 5

  While the vegetables roast, pat the salmon fillet dry with a paper towel to ensure a perfect sear.

• 6

  Season the salmon on all sides with the garlic powder and the remaining sea salt and black pepper.

• 7

  Heat the remaining 0.5 tbsp of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.

• 8

  Place the salmon in the pan and sear for 4 to 5 minutes until a golden crust forms, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.

• 9

  Transfer the salmon to a plate alongside the roasted asparagus and finish with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice.