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Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Name: Baked Salmon with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 340 g salmon fillet skin on or off; 250 g asparagus woody ends trimmed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 pcs lemon half for juice, half for slices; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp dried dill; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

This simple and healthy recipe features tender salmon fillets baked alongside fresh asparagus. A light lemon-herb seasoning enhances the natural flavors, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 25 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 512 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain fish. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

340 gsalmon fillet, skin on or off
250 gasparagus, woody ends trimmed
2 tbspolive oil
0.5 pcslemon, half for juice, half for slices
0.5 tspgarlic powder
0.5 tspdried dill
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

whisk · small bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
About 5 min
2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. This helps achieve a better sear and prevents steaming.
About 1 min
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, juice from half the lemon, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
4
Place the salmon fillets on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the trimmed asparagus on the other side.
About 1 min
5
Drizzle half of the lemon-herb mixture over the salmon and the other half over the asparagus, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
About 1 min
6
Arrange thin slices from the remaining lemon half over the salmon fillets.
About 1 min
7
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon.
8
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy meal.

Per serving

Nutrition

76%Score

Calories: 511.6kcal
Protein: 37.3g
Carbs: 8.7g
Fat: 35.8g
Fibre: 3.7g
Sugar: 3.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover salmon and asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in the microwave or a preheated oven until just warm to avoid drying out the fish.