Thai Salmon with Roasted Sesame Asparagus

• 1 lb. asparagus
• 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
• 2 tsp. sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp. Thai red chili paste
• 2 tsp. lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 4 skinless salmon fillets
• Cooked jasmine rice (optional)

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. On a baking sheet with sides, toss asparagus with oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper; arrange in a single layer and roast 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; roast 5 minutes more, tossing until crisp-tender.
3. Meanwhile, combine chili paste, lime juice, coriander, and ginger until blended.
4. Brush mixture over both sides of salmon, then season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5. Spray a large nonstick skillet with canola oil cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
6. Add salmon fillets, rounded side down, and cook 4 minutes, until browned.
7. Turn fillets and continue to cook 3 minutes for medium-rare, 5 minutes for medium, or until desired doneness.
8. Serve with asparagus, and jasmine rice, if desired.

asparagus, sesame oil, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, sesame seeds, red chili paste, lime juice, ground coriander, ginger, salmon, jasmine rice

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/thai-salmon-roasted-sesame-asparagus-rbk0308 (may not work)