Lemon Garlic Salmon with Asparagus (test)

Bright, quick-cooking salmon with tender asparagus and a lemony pan sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 item salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 item garlic cloves, minced
• 1 item lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear salmon, skin-side down if applicable, for 3 to 4 minutes; flip and cook 2 minutes.
4. Add asparagus to the pan and cook until bright green, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Stir in garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter; toss to coat.
6. Finish with parsley and serve with the pan juices.