Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Rice

Name: Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 ounce); 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 1 teaspoon dried dill; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound fresh asparagus (trimmed); 2 cup white rice (cooked); 1 lemon (half sliced, half for juicing); 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)

Flaky baked salmon seasoned with herbs, served alongside tender roasted asparagus and bright lemon-infused rice for a complete and wholesome meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 7
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.84/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 ounce)
2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon dried dill
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound fresh asparagus (trimmed)
2 cup white rice (cooked)
1 lemon (half sliced, half for juicing)
1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, dried dill, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
On one side of the prepared baking sheet, arrange the trimmed fresh asparagus. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat.
Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the other side of the baking sheet, arranging lemon slices over each fillet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
While salmon and asparagus bake, fluff cooked white rice with a fork. Stir in the juice from half of the lemon.
Serve the baked salmon and roasted asparagus immediately with lemon rice, garnished with fresh chives if desired.

Notes

To ensure crispy asparagus, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. For a slight spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the asparagus before roasting.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 405
Protein: 40.2 g
Carbohydrates: 26.5 g
Fat: 15.6 g
Fiber: 2.8 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sugar: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg