One Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon and Asparagus

• servings: 3 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1- pound salmon fillet (cut into 2-3 fillets)

1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)

1 tablespoon salted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic (minced)

zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan. Wait until the pan is hot and the butter has fully melted. Add the salmon and asparagus, season with salt and pepper , and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side.

Flip and cook for about 3-4 minutes on the other side. Add the garlic and lemon zest. Cook the garlic for just 1-2 minutes or until it begins to brown. Turn off the heat and squeeze half a lemon into the dish.