Description
A quick, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring baked salmon fillets and roasted asparagus seasoned with lemon, garlic, and herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 medium lemon (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus spears and toss them onto one side of the baking sheet.
- Drizzle asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat and push to one side of the pan.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on the other side of the baking sheet. Brush or spoon the lemon-herb mixture generously over the salmon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout. Asparagus should be tender-crisp.
- If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the asparagus during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve immediately, optionally with extra fresh lemon juice.
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon; it continues to cook slightly after removal from the oven. Ensure salmon fillets are uniform in thickness for even cooking. Let salmon sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before baking for best results. If using frozen salmon, ensure it is completely thawed and patted very dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet and
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 34
Keywords: healthy salmon, baked salmon, roasted asparagus, one pan dinner, quick weeknight meals, gluten-free, high protein, omega-3