Use a different veggie: if asparagus isn’t your thing, green beans are an excellent swap here.This recipe is incredibly simple, so there isn’t a ton of swapping to be done, but you could absolutely make a couple modifications if needed. Seasoning – grab 1 tablespoon of your favorite seasoning (Cassy used Balanced Bites Trifecta Blend) and a ½-1 teaspoon of fine sea salt (use less if your spice blend has salt in it already).Salmon – the most obvious ingredient here is salmon! For this recipe, you’ll need 1 whole salmon filet, de-boned and cut into four filets (about 1-1¼ pounds total).EVOO – to sear both the salmon and asparagus, you’ll need 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.Asparagus – to start, you’ll need 2 bunches of asparagus.The ingredients list is incredibly simple - here’s everything you’ll need: Pan Seared Salmon and Asparagus Ingredients Our “pan fried” recipes will almost always call for a larger pool of fat/oil in the pan to help achieve a fried texture, while our “pan seared” recipes tend to require far less oil, and instead, use the dry heat of the skillet to crisp the protein (salmon, in this case). The way we distinguish the two terms in the Fed and Fit kitchen is, essentially, based on how much oil is used during the cooking process. I get that! I (Brandi) actually felt the exact same way until I watched Cassy cook it in the FF kitchen - once I saw how easy the process was, I knew I could do it, and guess what? …I know you can too! What is the difference between pan fried salmon and pan seared salmon? If you’re new to seafood (or you’ve only ever baked salmon in the oven), this recipe may feel slightly intimidating to you. Secondly, salmon is incredibly nutritious - it’s a protein that I love feeding to my family simply because I know how nourishing it is. First, I really, truly love perfectly-cooked salmon - a salmon filet that’s nice and crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside is just hard to beat. I love incorporating salmon into my weekly dinner plan for a couple of reasons. It’s one of my very favorite ways to feed my family really well, even on the busiest of nights! Pan Seared Salmon and Asparagus Recipe This one-pan salmon and asparagus meal is equal parts nourishing and delicious.

Pan searing salmon