Best 8 Wok Seared Wild Salmon And Asparagus Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing wok-seared wild salmon and asparagus recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This dish showcases the delicate taste of wild salmon, expertly seared in a wok to achieve a crispy exterior and a tender, flaky interior. Accompanied by crisp-tender asparagus, this main course offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

In addition, we present a delectable collection of complementary recipes to elevate your meal. Discover the vibrant flavors of our Asian slaw with ginger-lime dressing, a refreshing and tangy side dish that perfectly complements the richness of the salmon. Indulge in our creamy and flavorful avocado sauce, a versatile condiment that adds a touch of richness and creaminess to various dishes. For a satisfying side dish, try our simple yet delicious steamed jasmine rice, a staple in many Asian cuisines, offering a delicate aroma and fluffy texture. Complete your culinary adventure with our refreshing cucumber-lime cooler, a thirst-quenching beverage that provides a perfect balance to the savory flavors of the meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SEARED SALMON WITH CITRUS ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



Seared Salmon With Citrus Asparagus Stir-Fry image

A simple seared salmon fillet turns this light spring stir-fry into a meal.

Provided by Stir-fry recipe adapted from Bon Appetit (May 2019) Salmon recipe from recipe editor Ann Maloney

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cloves garlic, divided
1 medium jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced on a diagonal about 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 to 2 lemons, divided
Zest of 1 lemon
1 generous teaspoon
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems (about 1/2 bunch)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
4 (4- to 5-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided (may substitute extra-virgin olive oil)
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, optional, for serving

Steps:

  • 1 Make the stir-fry: Slice 2 cloves of garlic into thin slices
  • 2 Mince or grate the remaining 1 clove
  • 3 Heat a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on the surface
  • 4 Add the jalapeño, sliced garlic and olive oil, stirring constantly, until the garlic just begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes
  • 5 Add the asparagus
  • 6 Sprinkle lightly with salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until the asparagus begins to brown around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes
  • 7 Add the soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and cook, stirring constantly, until the asparagus is coated in sauce, but still firm, about 1 minute
  • 8 Add the minced garlic, lemon zest, the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the ginger
  • 9 Toss to combine and cook, continuing to toss for 1 minute, or until ginger is fragrant
  • 10 Remove the pan from heat
  • 11 Transfer asparagus to a platter and toss with cilantro and sesame seeds
  • 12 Make the salmon: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels
  • 13 Rub the sesame (or olive) oil over both sides of each fillet
  • 14 Season the skin side with a pinch of salt
  • 15 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles when it hits the surface
  • 16 Add the fillets, skin side up and cook until just lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes
  • 17 Turn the fillets over and reduce the heat to medium
  • 18 Generously sprinkle the fillets with ground pepper
  • 19 Cook until the salmon looks almost cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes; you can check using the tip of a sharp knife or just by looking at the sides of each fillet, where you should see a slightly darker center
  • 20 The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillet and the desired doneness
  • 21 Remove the fish from the skillet and keep warm
  • 22 Divide the asparagus among four plates and top each with a salmon fillet
  • 23 Serve with additional lemon on the side, if desired

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 27 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 404 mg, Sugar 3 g

PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH NO-FAIL HOLLANDAISE AND ASPARAGUS



Pan-Seared Salmon with No-Fail Hollandaise and Asparagus image

Provided by Andrew Zimmern

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
Sea salt
Ground white pepper
3 tablespoons safflower or other vegetable oil
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
Season your salmon with sea salt and white pepper.

Steps:

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat for a couple minutes.
  • Salt the boiling water, add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and reserve on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the salmon skin-side up to the pan and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook skin-side down until the skin is crisped and salmon is cooked just past medium-rare, about 6 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the hollandaise sauce: Bring a couple inches of water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk together the egg yolks, mustard, cayenne, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon each of the herbs in a medium metal bowl. Set the bowl over the simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and whisk until the hollandaise has thickened, about 2 minutes. You can move the saucepan on and off the heat to regulate the temperature, so the eggs don't cook too quickly.
  • When the mixture is hot and thickened, gradually add the butter in several batches and whisk after each addition until fully incorporated, about 3 minutes. Add sea salt and white pepper to taste.
  • Place the salmon fillets and asparagus on individual serving plates and spoon the hollandaise over the top. Garnish with the remaining minced herbs and serve.

SALMON AND ASPARAGUS WITH MAîTRE D'HôTEL BUTTER



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Real chefs use microwaves, and anyone who tells you differently is lying. Microwaves are a great hack for achieving perfectly cooked salmon, every time. I made this whole dish in just a few minutes, and it's perfect if you're cooking for yourself, or a small family. The salmon comes out soft without overcooking, and it's a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home.

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 oil-packed anchovies, drained
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 bunch pencil-thin asparagus
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 farm-raised skinless salmon fillets, about 5 ounces each (see Cook's Note)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the maître d'hôtel butter: With a mortar and pestle, mash the anchovies together with the horseradish (see Cook's Note). Add the honey, Dijon, butter, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Combine to form a cohesive paste. Add the parsley and mix to combine. Set aside. If not using right away, transfer to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap and, using the wrap, form it into a cylindrical shape; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • For the asparagus: Cut or snap off the woody ends of the asparagus. Place the asparagus and 1 tablespoon water in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes. Remove, then drain and season with the oil, salt and pepper, lemon zest and parsley.
  • For the salmon: Place 2 salmon fillets in a shallow bowl or plate. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on 50% power in 1-minute increments until the salmon is cooked to your liking, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to plates. Repeat with the remaining 2 fillets.
  • While the filets are still warm, dollop with some of the maître d'hotel butter on top and allow it to melt (save the remaining maître d'hotel butter for another use). Serve with the asparagus and lemon wedges.

WOK SEARED WILD SALMON AND ASPARAGUS



WOK SEARED WILD SALMON AND ASPARAGUS image

Categories     Fish     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (1 - pound) wild or farmed salmon fillet, skinned
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 cups hot cooked brown or white rice

Steps:

  • 1 Whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, honey and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth 2 Cut salmon fillet crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Cut each slice crosswise into 4 pieces. Sprinkle with salt. 3 Heat wok or large deep nonstick skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles in pan. Add oil and swirl to coat wok. Add salmon and stir-fry until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes; transfer to plate. Ad asparagus and ginger; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. 4 Return salmon to wok. Re-whisk vinegar mixture; add to wok and stir-fry until sauce bubbles and thickens, about 1 minutes. Serve over rice. To emphasize the raspberry flavor of the vinegar, add 1/2 cup of fresh raspberries to the salmon mixture just before serving.

ONE-PAN SALMON WITH ROAST ASPARAGUS



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For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

400g new potato, halved if large
2 tbsp olive oil
8 asparagus spears, trimmed and halved
2 handfuls cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 salmon fillets, about 140g/5oz each
handful basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the potatoes and 1 tbsp of olive oil into an ovenproof dish, then roast the potatoes for 20 mins until starting to brown. Toss the asparagus in with the potatoes, then return to the oven for 15 mins.
  • Throw in the cherry tomatoes and vinegar and nestle the salmon amongst the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining oil and return to the oven for a final 10-15 mins until the salmon is cooked. Scatter over the basil leaves and serve everything scooped straight from the dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.24 milligram of sodium

BROILED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS WITH HERBS



Broiled Salmon and Asparagus With Herbs image

Many people fear the broiler because they don't know how to use it, or they're worried they'll overdo it and end up with a scorched dinner. But when used properly, it's a useful tool ideal for crisping chicken skin, charring vegetables and melting cheese. Broiling is also a great method for perfectly cooking salmon: It yields a deeply browned crust and a tender center that isn't overcooked. All broilers are different, and knowing the strength of yours and being aware of any uneven "hot spots" help maximize the efficiency of it. (As your dish cooks, look to see if it's cooking evenly across the surface, which will tell you if you need to move things around.) In this recipe, soy-and-mustard-coated salmon and asparagus cook under the broiler, and are topped with an herb salad for a hit of brightness, freshness and acidity.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
1 bunch parsley, leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
1 small bunch mint or dill, leaves picked, roughly chopped
4 scallions, light green and white parts, sliced
1/4 to ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, according to taste
3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
4 (4- to 6-ounce) salmon fillets, at least ¾-inch thick

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, toss together the herbs, scallions, red-pepper flakes, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Season with more lemon or oil as needed until the leaves look glossy. Set aside.
  • Heat the broiler with a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
  • In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and mustard until smooth. Add the asparagus to a large sheet pan, toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, then season well with salt and pepper. Move the asparagus to the sides, and place the salmon skin side down in the center. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, brush the tops and sides with the soy mixture, then toss the asparagus in the rest of the soy mixture. (Use a paper towel to wipe off excess soy on the sheet pan, as it will smoke.)
  • Broil until the salmon is opaque with a deep brown crust, about 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, and 8 to 10 minutes for medium, depending on the strength of your broiler and the thickness of the salmon. (Reduce cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes for thinner fillets.) If it looks like it's browning too quickly or smoking excessively, move to a lower rack to finish cooking. Top the salmon and asparagus with the herb salad or serve on the side with a final round of pepper.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SALMON



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This salad's a little sweet, a little savory and very refreshing. Healthy asparagus boasts anti-inflammatory nutrients and vitamins A, B and C. It's fabulous grilled; you'll want to fix this again! -Jenne Delkus, Des Peres, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1 cup shredded carrots
1 hard-boiled large egg, cut into eight wedges
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the syrup, mustard, oil and dill; set aside., Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, drizzle asparagus with 1 tablespoon dressing; toss to coat. Arrange asparagus on a grilling grid; place on the grill rack with salmon. Spoon 1 tablespoon dressing over salmon., Grill salmon and asparagus, covered, for 4-6 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is crisp-tender, turning asparagus once., Divide salad greens among four plates and sprinkle with carrots. Remove skin from salmon. Arrange the egg wedges, asparagus and salmon over salads. Drizzle with remaining dressing; sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE SPICY ASPARAGUS IN A WOK



Simple Spicy Asparagus in a Wok image

Asparagus doesn't have to be treated as a delicate, fragile thing, napped only with butter or creamy sauces, or served plain with olive oil and salt. That's fine for the first week or two of the season, but then it's time to dial up the interest factor and add some spice. Asparagus actually stands up quite well to aggressive flavors. A quick toss in a hot wok with garlic, ginger and chiles doesn't overwhelm it at all, at least if you don't overcook the spears. Instead, the vegetable's sweetness becomes accentuated by contrast.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, medium- or pencil-size
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 small dried red peppers
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon Chinese chile paste
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
3 green onions, slivered
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard bottoms of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces (halve thicker pieces lengthwise first).
  • Set wok over high heat and add vegetable oil. Add dried peppers and let sizzle, then add asparagus, tossing well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add chile paste, garlic, ginger, orange zest and jalapeño. Continue cooking over high heat for a minute, maybe less, until asparagus is cooked but still firm and bright green. (It will continue cooking off the heat.)
  • Mound asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with sesame oil. Sprinkle cilantro, green onion and sesame seeds over the top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 481 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest salmon and asparagus possible. This will ensure that your dish is flavorful and nutritious.
  • Make sure your wok is well-seasoned. This will help prevent the salmon from sticking.
  • Use a high-quality cooking oil. This will help the salmon and asparagus cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Don't overcrowd the wok. This will prevent the salmon and asparagus from cooking properly.
  • Cook the salmon and asparagus in batches if necessary. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Season the salmon and asparagus with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices and herbs, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the salmon and asparagus immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This wok-seared wild salmon and asparagus recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious and healthy meal. The salmon is cooked perfectly, and the asparagus is tender and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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