Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Asparagus
A simple, healthy, and flavorful baked salmon dish with fresh asparagus, perfect for a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillet on one side of the baking sheet.
- Arrange the asparagus spears around the salmon.
- Drizzle the salmon and asparagus with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with minced garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Top the salmon with lemon slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side of quinoa or brown rice for a more complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: baked salmon, asparagus, lemon herb, healthy dinner, light meal, quick recipe, nutritious
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