Low-carb asparagus and salmon pan-fry
Low-carb asparagus and salmon pan-fry with green asparagus, salmon, lemon and dill: a quick, fresh pan dish with plenty of protein and few carbs.
At a glance
- Serves 2
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cooking time: 15 min
- Total time: 25 min
- Calories: 430 kcal per serving
- Protein: 36 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbs: 8 g
Ingredients
- 500 g green asparagus
- 300 g wild salmon fillet
- 1 unwaxed lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 bunch of dill
Method
You’ll need: frying pan · chopping board · knife · spatula
- Wash the green asparagus, snap off the woody ends and pat the salmon dry. Pull out any bones and cut the fillet into rough pieces or leave it whole.
- Finely chop the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and briefly sweat the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus to the pan and fry over a medium to high heat until lightly browned but still with some bite. Turn it now and then.
- Lay the salmon next to the asparagus and reduce the heat. Cover the pan and cook everything gently until the salmon is cooked through and still juicy.
- Chop the dill and halve the lemon. Get both ready while the fish and asparagus finish cooking.
- Arrange the asparagus and salmon, drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with dill. Season with a little salt and pepper if you like.
Good to know
A meal like this is on the table fast and still feels special. Juicy and fresh, with simple flavours. Just right when you want something easy.
Swaps
Salmon → trout (similar protein content, also provides omega-3 fatty acids); Green asparagus → broccoli (also provides fibre); Dill → parsley (provides vitamin K, stronger flavour); Olive oil → ghee (heat-stable; contains milk)
Allergens
Contains fish. Suitable for children in small, boneless pieces; in pregnancy, cook the salmon right through.
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