Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Flaky salmon fillet baked to perfection with fresh dill and lemon slices, served alongside tender, garlicky roasted asparagus for a light and refreshing meal.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 1
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $6.03/serving
Dietary
- Low-Carb
- Keto
- Gluten-Free
- Paleo
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Pescatarian
- Low-Sugar
- High-Protein
- Whole30
Tags
- bake
- fresh
- healthy
- quick
- savory
Ingredients
- 6 ounce salmon fillet
- 1 cup asparagus spears (tough ends trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 lemon (half sliced, half for juice)
- 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillet in the center of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon of fresh dill. Top with lemon slices.
- Toss the asparagus spears with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Arrange them around the salmon on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp. Exact timing will depend on the thickness of your salmon.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon and asparagus, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of fresh dill before serving.
Notes
Using fresh dill really elevates the flavor of the salmon. For perfectly roasted asparagus, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. This dish is naturally simple and cooks quickly for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 490
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fat: 33 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg