Description
A quick and healthy weeknight meal featuring flaky baked salmon and tender roasted asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Place the salmon fillet on the same baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and top 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
- You can substitute broccoli or green beans for asparagus.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh dill or parsley before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy dinner, salmon recipe, baked salmon, roasted asparagus, healthy meal, weeknight dinner