Description
This recipe delivers flaky, flavorful salmon and tender-crisp asparagus with minimal effort. It is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin on or off
- 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the salmon fillet on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the asparagus spears on the other side.
- Drizzle the olive oil over both the salmon and asparagus.
- Sprinkle the lemon juice over the salmon.
- In a small bowl, combine the dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the salmon and asparagus.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your salmon.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the seasoning.
- If you prefer, you can use fresh dill instead of dried. Use about 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill.
- This recipe also works well with other vegetables like broccoli florets or green beans. Adjust cooking time as needed.
- To check for doneness, insert a fork into the thickest part of the salmon. It should flake easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg