Sautéed Salmon with Asparagus - Fresh Seafood Recipe

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon for cooking salmon
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or 1 teaspoon honey
• Coarse kosher or sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, white beans, or black beans, rinsed well
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives or scallions
• 1 1⁄2 pounds center-cut skinned salmon fillet, cut crosswise into 4 portions