Recipe: THAI SALMON WITH ROASTED SESAME ASPARAGUS

1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp each kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbs Thai red chili paste
2 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp each ground coriander and ginger
4 skinless salmon fillets, pin bones removed
ACCOMPANIMENT---Cooked jasmine rice (optional) & Lime Wedges

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. On a baking sheet with sides, toss asparagus with oil, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, arrange in single layer and roast 5 min. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, roast 5 min. more, tossing until crisp tender.
2. Combine chili paste, lime juice, coriander and ginger until blended. Brush mixture over both sides of salmon, then season with the remaining salt.
3. Spray a skillet with canola oil cooking spray and heat. Add salmon fillets, rounded side down, and cook until browned. Turn fillets and continue to cook until desired doneness. Serve with asparagus.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS OF FISH & ASPARAGUS.