Classic Fast Salmon Skillet Meal
This classic fast salmon skillet meal is a healthy and delicious option for a quick weeknight dinner. It features perfectly seared salmon fillets with a medley of fresh, tender-crisp vegetables, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Foil
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillets skin-on or off, cut into 4-ounce portions
- Olive Oil For searing and sautéing
- 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1-2 Lemon half for juice, half for wedges
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets fresh or frozen
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Red Onion small, thinly sliced
- Salt and Black Pepper To taste
- Fresh Dill or Parsley For garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until crispy and cooked to your desired doneness, then remove and tent with foil.
- Add more olive oil to the skillet if needed, then sauté the minced garlic and sliced red onion for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, then squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and vegetables. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable to other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or green beans. Adjust cooking times as needed based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.