Roast salmon fillet in butter with green asparagus

Ingredients

for 2 servings

• Salmon fillet300 g (10.6 oz)
• Green asparagus120 g (4.2 oz)
• Butter35 g (1.2 oz)
• Fresh herbs8 g
• Salt2 g
• Pepper1 g

Directions

1. Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towel, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Wash the green asparagus and cut it into lengths, removing the woody bases.
3. In a pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and sear the salmon skin side down for 4 minutes without touching it.
4. Add the asparagus around the salmon and cook for 5 minutes, stirring the vegetables.
5. Turn the salmon over and cook for another 2 minutes, basting it regularly with the melted butter using a spoon.
6. Scatter over the chopped fresh herbs, adjust the seasoning and serve at once with the asparagus.