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Easy Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce & Asparagus - Romantic Dinner Recipe

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Easy Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce & Asparagus - Romantic Dinner Recipe

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Easy Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce & Asparagus - Romantic Dinner Recipe

Name: Easy Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce & Asparagus - Romantic Dinner Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Ingredients: 2 fillets Salmon fillets (skin-on, about 6 oz each); 1 bunch Asparagus (trimmed); 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 whole Lemon (1/2 for juice, 1/2 for slices); 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons Butter; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground, or to taste); 1/4 cup Chicken or vegetable broth

Create a memorable wedding anniversary dinner at home with this simple yet elegant recipe for pan-seared salmon, fresh asparagus, and a delightful lemon-dill sauce. Perfect for a romantic evening, this dish is quick to prepare and incredibly flavorful.

#Salmon

#Anniversary Dinner

#Romantic Dinner

#Easy Recipe

#Homemade

#Seafood

#Healthy Dinner

Ingredients laid out for prep

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

18m

Cook Time

28m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Contemporary American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

35g

Protein

10g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Perfectly seared salmon fillet

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Close-up of lemon-dill sauce

Instructions

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Pat salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Mince garlic and chop dill.
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Pat salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Mince garlic and chop dill.
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Drying salmon ensures a crispy skin.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside.
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Don't overcrowd the pan for best searing.

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In the same skillet, add the asparagus. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove asparagus and set aside with the salmon.
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In the same skillet, add the asparagus. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove asparagus and set aside with the salmon.
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A little char on the asparagus adds flavor.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in chopped dill.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in chopped dill.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Plate the salmon and asparagus, then drizzle generously with the lemon-dill sauce. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and extra dill. Serve immediately.
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Plate the salmon and asparagus, then drizzle generously with the lemon-dill sauce. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and extra dill. Serve immediately.
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Serve with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.