Classic Fast Salmon Skillet Meal
This classic salmon skillet meal is a quick and healthy option for any weeknight. With flavorful salmon and tender-crisp asparagus, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 Salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or off, wild-caught if possible.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Lemon juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs chopped (e.g., dill, parsley, chives)
- 1 bunch Asparagus woody ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy; sear skinless salmon on one side for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Carefully flip the salmon fillets.
- Add asparagus around the salmon in the skillet.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and lemon zest over the salmon and asparagus, then squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.
- Continue to cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper for 15 minutes before cooking. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets; thinner fillets will cook faster than thicker ones.