Crispy-skinned salmon with a bright, Washington-early-spring vibe: lemony pan sauce, tender asparagus, and a warm potato side that catches every drop. It tastes restaurant-fancy, but it’s a weeknight slam dunk.
Details
Ingredients
- Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Fillet (Previously Frozen), 1 lb 12–14 oz (2 portions) (use remaining for lunch, or cook all) $11.99 (sale)
- Green Asparagus, 1 lb 1/2 lb, woody ends trimmed $2.99 (sale)
- Pompeii® Lemon Juice, 13 fl oz 1 1/2 Tbsp (or to taste) $2.50 (sale)
- Private Selection® Petite Red Gourmet Potatoes, 1.5 lb 3/4 lb, halved $3.50 (sale)
- Garlic, 1 ct 2 cloves, minced $0.69
- Olive oil 2 Tbsp (plus 1 tsp) —
- Butter 1 Tbsp —
- Dijon mustard (optional but great) 1 tsp —
- Capers (optional) 1 Tbsp, drained —
- Salt & black pepper to taste —
- Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch —
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes: halve 3/4 lb petite red potatoes and toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Put in a saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch, and bring to a boil; simmer until just tender, 12–15 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- Prep the asparagus: trim woody ends from 1/2 lb asparagus. Toss with 1 tsp olive oil, pinch of salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the asparagus (stove): heat a large skillet over medium-high. Sear asparagus 3–5 minutes, turning, until bright green with light blistering. Remove to a plate.
- Sear the salmon (stove): pat salmon (12–14 oz) very dry; season with 3/4 tsp salt and pepper. Heat the same skillet over medium-high and add 2 tsp olive oil. Place salmon skin-side down and press gently for 15 seconds. Cook 5–7 minutes until skin is crisp and the fish is mostly opaque up the sides. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more (or to your preferred doneness). Transfer salmon to plates.
- Make the lemon-garlic pan sauce: lower heat to medium. Add 1 Tbsp butter and 2 minced garlic cloves; stir 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice (plus 2 Tbsp water if needed), 1 tsp Dijon (optional), and 1 Tbsp capers (optional). Simmer 30–60 seconds to lightly thicken; taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Finish and serve: spoon sauce over salmon. Plate with the seared asparagus and the warm potatoes (drizzle any extra sauce over potatoes too).
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $18–24
Health notes: Estimated per serving (1/2 recipe): ~750–900 kcal depending on butter/oil. Protein ~40–50g; omega-3 fats from salmon. Keep sodium moderate by salting in layers. Add extra asparagus to boost fiber and folate; swap half the potatoes for cauliflower if you want to lower carbs.
Drink pairing: Go with a high-acid, citrus-driven white to echo the lemon and cut through salmon richness. If you like a little body, choose something with subtle oak or lees texture; if you like laser-bright, go stainless-steel and zippy.