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A low-carb salmon skillet dinner with vegetables cooking in a pan

Vibrant Lemon-Garlic Salmon Skillet with Asparagus and Bell Peppers

This vibrant salmon skillet features flaky lemon-garlic salmon, tender-crisp asparagus, and sweet bell peppers, all cooked in one pan for a quick and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 Salmon fillets (about 4-6 ounces each)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Minced garlic
  • ½ Lemon (for zest and juice)
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Asparagus spears tough ends trimmed
  • ½ Red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Pat salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
  • Sear salmon fillets, skin-side down if applicable, for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
  • Flip salmon, add asparagus and sliced red bell pepper to the skillet around the salmon.
  • Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice over the salmon and vegetables.
  • Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets. Adjust cooking time as needed to ensure the salmon is cooked through but not overcooked.