Restaurant-Quality Pan-Seared Fish with Asparagus and Orange Dressing at Home | Kate's Best Recipes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein; canned tuna is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that can replace honey.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro can add a different flavor profile; dried parsley is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Season fish fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Add fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

Flip fish fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

Remove fish from skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.

In the same skillet, add asparagus and sauté until tender-crisp.

Drizzle the orange-balsamic dressing over the cooked fish and asparagus.

Serve immediately while warm.

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