Asparagus

Mexican Salmon with Simply Roasted Asparagus

THE NEW TACO TUESDAY: Mexican Salmon with Simply Roasted Asparagus

As you know, Taco Tuesday is a big deal in my house. Unfortunately taco shells and tortillas are not all that healthy…

We have been TRYINGย to eat a bit healthier since the start of the new year. That means fewer tacos and more protein! This weeks protein was salmon. I went to my local ShopRite Supermarketย earlier in the day and they had ย fresh Atlantic salmon on sale! Two filets for $6.99 – what a steal! I decided to spice it up with some Mexican spices and sear it in myย Le Creuset Skillet. ย Total prep and cooking time was approximatelyย twenty (20) minutes! Fast, fresh and healthy! Now that is more like it.

I served the salmon with some simply roasted asparagus. I roasted the asparagus with some EVOO, sea salt and fresh ground pepper in the oven at 400 degreesย Fahrenheit for ten (10) minutes. They were PERFECTLY tender.

Ingredients:

Salmon Filet, 2

EVOO, 2 tablespoons

Mexican Spice Mixture: ย 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions:

  1. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Rub the spice mixture into both sides of the salmon.
  2. Heat the Le Creuset Skilletย on the stove-top atย medium heat. Drizzle in the EVOO.
  3. Place the salmon into the skillet skin side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes until you have a nice crust.
  4. Flip to the skin side and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked all the way through.
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite salad or roasted vegetable!