Thai Salmon with Roasted Sesame Asparagus

Ingredients:

1 lb asparagus, ends timed
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp red chili paste
2 tsp lime juice
½ tsp each ground coriander and ginger
4 skinless salmon fillets, 11/2 inches thick

Procedures:

1. Heat oven to 450 Fahrenheit. On baking sheet with sides, toss asparagus with
oil, ½ tsp of the salt and pepper: arrange in a single layer and roast for 5
minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds: roast for 5 minutes more, tossing until
crisp tender.

2. Meanwhile, combine chili paste, lime juice, coriander, and ginger until blended.
Brush mixture over both sides if salmon, then season with the remaining ½ tsp
salt.

3. Spray a large nonstick skillet with canola oil cooking spray and heat over medium- high heat. Add salmon fillets, rounded side down, and cook for 4 minutes until
browned. Turn fillets and continue to cook 3 minutes for medium rare, 5 minutes
for medium. Serve with asparagus and jasmine rice, if desired.