Description
Salmon with Asparagus emerges as a quick dinner hero that saves your weeknight meal in just 15 minutes flat. Seasoned with simple herbs and baked to tender perfection, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C), preparing for a quick and delicious meal.
- Spread trimmed asparagus across a baking sheet, creating an even layer that will roast beautifully.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the asparagus, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a dash of black pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Gently blot your salmon fillet with paper towels, removing any excess moisture for a perfect sear.
- Position the salmon fillet alongside the asparagus on the same baking sheet, nestling it comfortably.
- Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the salmon, coating it evenly for a golden, crisp exterior.
- Scatter minced garlic across the salmon, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste.
- Arrange thin lemon slices directly on top of the salmon, allowing their bright citrus essence to infuse during cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for the salmon to become perfectly flaky and the asparagus to turn tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately, letting the aromatic dish tempt your senses.
Notes
- Fresh salmon makes a huge difference, so choose a high-quality, bright pink fillet from a trusted seafood counter.
- Always pat the salmon completely dry before seasoning to help create a beautifully crisp exterior that locks in moisture.
- Check salmon’s doneness by gently pressing the thickest part – it should flake easily and look opaque, not translucent.
- For a gluten-free and low-carb meal, this recipe naturally fits those dietary needs without any modifications needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg