NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz salmon fillet

1.5 cups asparagus spears

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 whole lemon

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and toss the spears on the baking sheet with half of the olive oil, a pinch of the sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper.

• 3

  Roast the asparagus for 12-15 minutes until tender yet still vibrant green.

• 4

  While the asparagus roasts, pat the salmon fillet dry with a paper towel and season both sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and the remaining salt and pepper.

• 5

  Heat a cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining olive oil.

• 6

  Place the salmon in the pan skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving it to develop a golden, crispy crust.

• 7

  Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the center is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

• 8

  Serve the golden salmon immediately alongside the roasted asparagus and finish with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.