NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz salmon fillet

1 cup asparagus spears

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.5 tsp lemon zest

PREPARATION

• 1

  Pat the salmon fillet dry with a paper towel to ensure a perfect golden crust.

• 2

  Season both sides of the salmon evenly with the sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.

• 4

  Carefully place the salmon in the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is crisp and golden.

• 5

  Flip the salmon fillet over and add the asparagus spears to the empty spaces in the pan around the fish.

• 6

  Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through to your liking and the asparagus is tender yet crisp.

• 7

  Remove from heat and drizzle the lemon juice and lemon zest over the salmon and asparagus immediately before serving.