seared salmon with asparagus & quinoa

I’m baaaack! I was on a weeklong vacation with my family in Seaside, Florida and we had the best time! We did all.the.things! We also ate EVERYTHING.

Now I’m kick-starting a healthier menu for dinner this week with Salmon. You can also watch how I made it on my Instagram stories @aimeesapron and checkout my Seared Salmon Highlight: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18085328257036864/

seared salmon

makes 5-6 servings for full 2.35 lb fillet, you can also use this same guide for 2 6oz. fillets

  • Fresh salmon fillets, washed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon oil of your choice, I used avocado oil
  • salt & lemon pepper to taste
  • For sauce:
  • The juice of 1 whole lemon or lime
  • Your favorite herbs, I used a teaspoon of fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon of butter, I used Kerrygold
  • A tablespoon of water
  • 1 teaspoon of honey
  1. Sprinkle the flesh side of the with salt and lemon pepper.
  2. Head your non-stick skillet to medium high and add a tablespoon of avocado oil.
  3. Place the salmon, flesh side down in the skillet and leave to cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Flip once and allow the salmon to finish cooking. The internal temperature should be around 140 degrees for a medium well done fillet.
  5. Set fillets aside and drain the fat from the pan to prepare the sauce.
  6. Add the lemon or lime juice to the skillet over medium-high heat and then add the butter, stirring.
  7. Also add the fresh herbs and deglaze the pan.
  8. Add the water and honey and stir to combine.
  9. Spoon the sauce over the salmon fillets.

asparagus

  • A bunch of asparagus, ends cut off
  • 1 teaspoon oil, I used avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce, I used low sodium
  1. Heat the oil in a skillet and then add the crushed garlic.
  2. Add the asparagus, soy sauce and then cover the pan and let cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

quinoa in the Instant Pot

makes about 3 cups

  • 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water or broth
  • A pinch of salt
  • Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and set to manual for 1 minute. Voila!

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