Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon & Asparagus Bowl
Crispy-skin salmon with garlic-roasted asparagus over brown jasmine rice with lemon-dill yogurt.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Getting crisp salmon skin comes down to three things: dry skin, a hot pan and not moving the fish. Asparagus roasts in the oven at the same time, and a lemon-dill yogurt sauce finishes the bowl.
Why this recipe works
Cooking mostly on the skin side protects the flesh and crisps the skin. Placing it skin-side up keeps the skin from going soggy.
Ingredient notes
Scale the skin with the back of a knife if needed.
Common mistakes
- Wet skin.
- Moving the fish too early.
What to serve with it
Lemon wedges.
Meal prep
Best within 3 days; skin softens.
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Cooking tips
Press the fillets flat for the first 10 seconds. Don't put sauce on the skin.
Swaps and variations
Use green beans. Use dairy-free yogurt.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 3 days.
Recipe
Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon & Asparagus Bowl
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Ingredients
You’ll need: nonstick skillet; rimmed sheet pan; medium saucepan with lid; small bowl; instant-read thermometer
Method
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Cook the rice: bring the rice and water to a boil, cover and simmer on low 35 to 40 minutes; rest 10 minutes.
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Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the asparagus and garlic with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and roast 10 to 12 minutes.
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Pat the salmon skin very dry and season with the remaining salt. Heat the neutral oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook skin-side down 5 to 6 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp.
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Turn and cook 1 to 2 minutes until it flakes and reaches 145°F (63°C).
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Mix the yogurt, lemon juice and dill.
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Divide rice and asparagus among 4 bowls, set the salmon skin-side up on top and add a spoonful of sauce beside it.
Questions
Why won't my skin crisp?
Usually it wasn't dry enough or the pan wasn't hot enough.
Can I eat the skin?
Yes, crisp salmon skin is delicious.
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