Seared Salmon With Citrus Asparagus Stir-Fry

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For the stir-fry

• 3 cloves garlic, divided
• 1 mean jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoonful extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced connected a diagonal astir 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/8 spoon good salt
• 1 tablespoonful soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons citrus juice, from 1 to 2 lemons, divided
• Zest of 1 lemon, 1 generous teaspoon
• 1 spoon finely grated caller ginger
• 1/2 cupful caller cilantro leaves with tender stems (about 1/2 bunch)
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

For the salmon

• 4 (4- to 5-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided (may substitute extra-virgin olive oil)
• Fine salt
• Freshly crushed achromatic pepper

• Lemon wedges, optional, for serving