Baked Salmon and Asparagus
A simple and delicious baked salmon dish paired with fresh asparagus, combining wholesome flavors perfect for any dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Add the salmon fillets on the same baking sheet, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Top each fillet with lemon slices.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve garnished with fresh dill or parsley.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil for the last minute of cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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