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Herb Rubbed Salmon With Roasted Asparagus

A healthy and delicious way to get a boost of Vitamin D in your diet this week.
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Combine all spices in a bowl.
  • Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  • Season the salmon with spice mixture and add to the pan flesh-side down.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until fully browned and flip.
  • Place the pan in the oven until the salmon is firm and flaky (but before the white fat begins to form on the surface), about 5 minutes (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130F in the center for done.
  • Remove and serve with the asparagus.

Notes

How to Pan-Sear
This restaurant technique yields incomparably moist flesh with a lovely crust—perfect for fish, beef, and chicken, and it will make you feel as professional as the chef at your local restaurant chain. Here’s how to nail it.
Step 1: Cook flesh-side down over high heat.
Step 2: Flip once fully browned, about 4 minutes.
Step 3: Finish cooking in a 400°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes
Nutrition
370 calories, 21 g fat (6 g saturated), 530 mg sodium