Name: Sesame Soy Salmon with Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided); 1 bunch asparagus (cut in 1-inch pieces (see notes)); 1 red bell pepper (sliced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 4 (5-6 oz) salmon filets; Salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; Sesame seeds for garnish; Steamed white or brown rice; Garnishes: Red pepper flakes (sliced green onions, chopped peanuts)

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Sesame soy salmon with asparagus is just 6 ingredients and ready in 25 minutes for an easy, healthy, delicious seafood dinner with big umami flavor.

Close up of seared salmon filets in a large dark skillet on a bed of asparagus and red bell pepper pieces.

Fresh asparagus in spring time is one of my favorite things, and I'm always coming up with new ways to enjoy it.

One of my favorite sides is this easy sesame asparagus. And I've recently been on a honey garlic salmon kick. And that's how this recipe came together. It's sort of a melding of the two.

We've got flaky, rich salmon filets with tender asparagus and red bell pepper, all mixed with a simple, savory sauce.

And this sesame soy salmon with asparagus recipe is just 6 main ingredients and ready in 25 minutes! It's perfect for a weeknight salmon dinner with big umami flavor.

OK, let's get cooking.

Ingredients laid out in separate bowls for making a salmon and asparagus recipe with bell peppers, soy sauce and sesame seeds.

A large skillet with a mixture of cut asparagus and red bell pepper with a spoon resting in the pan.

Four seared thin salmon filets in a large dark skillet.

Recipe Notes:

Salmon: I prefer wild salmon because it has more flavor and is a tad healthier than farmed salmon, but either will work. Just make sure your salmon is completely thawed if it's been frozen.

Asparagus: The recipe card has timing adjustment details based on whether you have the pencil thin kind of asparagus or the thicker stalks.

Soy sauce: I use low-sodium soy sauce so I can control the amount of sodium in this recipe. If you have regular, that's fine too but maybe skip seasoning the salmon with salt.

For serving, we love this over steamed white or brown rice with some of that extra sauce drizzled over everything.

Close up of seared salmon filets topped with sesame seeds in a large dark skillet on a bed of asparagus and red bell pepper pieces.

A large dark skillet with seared salmon filets resting on top of a mixture of asparagus and red bell pepper with sesame seeds sprinkled over everything.

A long, skinny salmon filet with asparagus and red pepper on a bed of white rice on a dinner plate.

Simple and scrumptious! I think you're gonna love this sesame salmon with asparagus for an easy, healthy, delicious seafood dinner.

Happy cooking and enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

Seared salmon filets in a large dark skillet on a bed of asparagus and red bell pepper pieces with sesame seeds on top.

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Sesame Soy Salmon with Asparagus

Sesame soy salmon with asparagus is just 6 ingredients and ready in 25 minutes for an easy, healthy, delicious seafood dinner with big umami flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 bunch asparagus, cut in 1-inch pieces (see notes)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 (5-6 oz) salmon filets
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Sesame seeds for garnish

For serving (optional):

Steamed white or brown rice
Garnishes: Red pepper flakes, sliced green onions, chopped peanuts

Instructions

Heat ½ tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus (if medium to thick, see notes below) and the red pepper strips.
Sauté for 7-8 minutes, until almost tender. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Season the veggies lightly with salt and pepper and remove from the pan to a bowl.
Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil to the pan. Season the top of the salmon lightly with salt and black pepper. Place seasoned side down in the pan and sear for 4 minutes. Flip the salmon filets over and cook for another 4 minutes, or until almost cooked through to desired doneness.
Return the veggies to the pan with the salmon.
Add the soy sauce to the pan and then the sesame oil. Stir to mix through then serve immediately, with sesame seeds sprinkled on top and any other desired garnishes.

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Notes

Asparagus: If you have the pencil thin asparagus, wait to add it to the skillet. Sauté the red pepper strips for 2-3 minutes alone and then add the asparagus to the pan. If your asparagus is medium to thick, add it from the beginning to sauté the whole time.

Leftovers: And as with most seafood, this really is best enjoyed immediately. However, you can store any leftover salmon, veggies and sauce in a covered container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days.

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