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Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe with Creamy Hollandaise and Asparagus for an Easy Gourmet Dinner

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A quick and easy gourmet dinner featuring crispy pan-seared salmon with homemade creamy hollandaise sauce and roasted asparagus, perfect for impressing guests or a special weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • Fresh salmon fillets, skin-on (about 6 oz / 170 g each, preferably wild-caught)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to season)
  • Olive oil or avocado oil (for searing)
  • Unsalted butter (about 1 tablespoon for basting)
  • Fresh lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
  • Large egg yolks (3, room temperature)
  • Fresh lemon juice (about 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed)
  • Unsalted butter (1/2 cup / 115 g, melted and warm)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or a tiny dash of hot sauce (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh asparagus spears (about 1 bunch or 12 oz / 340 g, trimmed)
  • Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
  • Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss trimmed asparagus with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender but still crisp.
  3. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until lightened in color. Place the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (double boiler setup), ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking constantly until sauce thickens to creamy consistency. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down. Press gently with spatula for 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crispy and golden.
  5. Flip fillets and add 1 tablespoon butter. Tilt pan and spoon melted butter over salmon to baste. Cook another 2-3 minutes for medium doneness (internal temp about 125°F/52°C).
  6. Plate asparagus, place salmon on top, and spoon hollandaise sauce generously over salmon. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat salmon dry to ensure crispy skin. Use medium-high heat and avoid flipping salmon too often. Baste with butter for moisture and flavor. If hollandaise sauce separates, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to bring it back together. Do not overcrowd pan when searing salmon. Roasting asparagus at high heat keeps it tender yet crisp.

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