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Finished salmon, asparagus, & Hollandaise sauce
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5 from 3 votes

Salmon, Asparagus, and Hollandaise Sauce

This fantastic flavor combo of salmon, asparagus, and Hollandaise sauce can be made in 30 minutes, from start to “wow, this is delicious!”
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon asparagus hollandaise
Servings: 2
Calories: 977kcal

Ingredients

Salmon

  • Four 3 ounce salmon fillets (or two 6 ounce salmon steaks)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Asparagus

  • ¾ pound green asparagus
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Hollandaise Sauce

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup (½ pound) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

Salmon

  • Preheat oven to 375℉,
  • Pat salmon steak dry with a paper towel, brush with soy sauce, and add salt and pepper. 
  • Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 15-25 minutes (depending on thickness). 

Asparagus

  • Steam lightly salted asparagus until “al dente.”

Hollandaise Sauce

  • Combine egg yolks, hot water, and lemon juice, and blend for 15 seconds.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan at low to medium heat, just until it starts to foam.
  • Slowly add the melted butter to the running blender until everything is smooth, with the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Add cayenne and salt, and serve immediately on a pre-heated plate, with a nice glass of your favorite Sauvignon Blanc.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 977kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 103g | Sodium: 2858mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4622IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 116mg