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Create a romantic date night at home with this elegant and quick recipe for pan-seared salmon served alongside tender roasted asparagus, all finished with a vibrant lemon-garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a special evening for two, this meal is designed to impress without requiring extensive time in the kitchen.
#Date Night
#Salmon
#Asparagus
#Easy
#Dinner
#Romantic
#Healthy
#Quick Meal
#Seafood
Beautifully Plated Date Night Meal
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Contemporary American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
680
Calories
45g
Protein
12g
Carbs
50g
Fat
Crispy Seared Salmon in Pan
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Roasted Asparagus on Baking Sheet
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus.3m
Preview3mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus. - On a baking sheet, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.15m
Preview15mPreviewOn a baking sheet, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp. - While the asparagus roasts, heat a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, into the hot skillet.1m
Preview1mPreviewWhile the asparagus roasts, heat a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, into the hot skillet. - Cook the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the flesh has turned opaque about two-thirds of the way up from the bottom. Flip the salmon carefully.5m
Preview5mPreviewCook the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the flesh has turned opaque about two-thirds of the way up from the bottom. Flip the salmon carefully. - Continue cooking on the flesh side for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon reaches your desired level of doneness (internal temperature of 145ยฐF/63ยฐC). Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.4mPreview4mPreviewContinue cooking on the flesh side for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon reaches your desired level of doneness (internal temperature of 145ยฐF/63ยฐC). Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet (or a small saucepan), melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and stir in the juice from half a lemon.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn the same skillet (or a small saucepan), melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and stir in the juice from half a lemon. - Arrange the pan-seared salmon and roasted asparagus on serving plates. Drizzle generously with the lemon-garlic butter sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped dill or parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.2m
Preview2mPreviewArrange the pan-seared salmon and roasted asparagus on serving plates. Drizzle generously with the lemon-garlic butter sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped dill or parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
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