Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

An elegant, restaurant-quality meal made at home. This dish features perfectly pan-seared salmon and tender asparagus bathed in a rich lemon butter garlic sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium vegetable broth or white wine
• 1/2 stick (4 tbsp) butter
• 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small red onion, minced
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (like Sriracha, optional)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tbsp minced parsley

Instructions

1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the asparagus and tomatoes for a few minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Deglaze the pan with vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the lemon juice, hot sauce (if using), and parsley. Simmer for a minute.
6. Return the salmon and vegetables to the skillet, spooning the sauce over everything. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!