Let's Dish: Salmon with grilled asparagus

Salmon is a favorite fish in many homes and for good reason.

It's delicious. Let's Dish host Chris Koetke whips up a delectable dinner by making Tuscan grilled salmon with grilled asparagus. You can find more recipes likes this on the Live Well Network website.

Recipe for Salmon

Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4-6 oz. pieces of boneless and skinless salmon fillet

1 teaspoon Italian herb blend

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground fennel (may need to grind your own in a spice grinder)

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 bunches thin asparagus, with the bottom 2 inches trimmed off

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Combine Italian herb blend, coriander, fennel, teaspoon black pepper, and teaspoon salt in a bowl. Sprinkle on the salmon fillets.

2. Rub asparagus with 2 Tablespoons olive oil, teaspoon of salt, teaspoon of black pepper and garlic.

3. Rub salmon with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Gill over medium high heat until the salmon is moist but cooked (about 3-4 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the salmon). At the same time, grill the asparagus until it is al dente.

4. Place asparagus on the bottom of a platter. Top salmon with chopped olives and lemon juice.