Quick meals are gems when busy, so I like to keep a few easy options in the toolbox. Salmon is a great go-to because it can be seasoned just about any way and is quick and easy to cook. I kept it simple with thyme and lemon and paired it with asparagus. If you’d like to see a quick video on the prep of this dish, like and follow on Instagram. Check out the recipe below.
Salmon Ingredients:
- 1 lb of wills caught salmon
- 1 lemon
- 2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion power
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Asparagus Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Splash of water
Directions:
- Open salmon and pat dry with a paper towel. Season skin side first. Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Place seasoned side down once oil is hot.
- Season other side and cook for three minutes before flipping.
- Roll lemon and cut in half before juicing over fish, seed side up. ( keeps seeds from falling into pan.)
- Remove from heat. Clean out pan for asparagus.
- Rinse asparagus and take one stem and bend to break naturally. (This tells you where to cut the rest of the bunch to avoid woody stalks.)
- Add oil to pan, then add red pepper flakes.
- Once hot, add in asparagus and remaining seasonings. Stir well.
- Add in balsamic vinegar and a splash of water. Stir.
- Top and steam for 2 minutes, then stir well and remove from heat if desired tenderness.
- Plate and enjoy!