Asparagus and Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce

1/ Prepare the Asparagus Water: Fill a large pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil. 2/ Clean and Trim the Asparagus: Wash the green asparagus thoroughly. Peel the lower part using a vegetable peeler, and cut off about 2 cm from the woody ends.

3/ Boil the Asparagus: Once the water is boiling, add the green asparagus, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
Boil gently over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Note: Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus. It’s ready when a skewer easily pierces through.

4/ Drain the Asparagus; Once boiled, place the asparagus in a colander and let it drain well. 5/ Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce: Please refer to the separate recipe for hollandaise sauce. If using store-bought sauce, pour it into a small saucepan and warm it gently over low heat. 6/ Season the Salmon; Lightly season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Let them rest for a few minutes, then pat dry with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture.

7/ Pan-Fry the Salmon (Skin Side First): Add olive oil (or butter) to a frying pan and heat it up. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and fry over high heat for 3 minutes. Then cover with a lid and cook over low heat for another 5 minutes.

8/ Finish Cooking the Salmon: Turn the salmon fillets over and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the other side is golden and cooked through.

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Assemble and Serve: Arrange the cooked asparagus and salmon fillets neatly on a plate. Finish by spooning warm hollandaise sauce over the top. Serve immediately

🌟Try This with Your Own Twist!🌟

⭐️Hollandaise with Rice? Give It a Try!: You might not expect it, but hollandaise sauce actually goes really well with plain white rice. In the photo, I served it with rice—and it was surprisingly tasty and comforting. Great if you're in the mood for something a little different!

⭐️Drinks That Go Well with This Dish: In the photo, you’ll see red wine, but honestly, a German white wine like Riesling is an even better match. Its crispness goes really nicely with the asparagus and hollandaise. Light beer also works great—perfect for a more relaxed meal.

⭐️No Asparagus? Use What You Have!: Depending on where you live, asparagus might not always be easy to find—or it might be pricey outside of spring. No worries! Hollandaise tastes just as good with broccoli, green beans, or any green veggie you like. Feel free to mix things up!