Description
Salmon roasted with lemon dill sauce brings summer flavors straight to your dinner table, making weeknight cooking feel like a delightful coastal escape. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques turn this classic seafood dish into a quick, elegant meal your family will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and minimal sticking.
- Spread the trimmed asparagus across one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss carefully to ensure even coating.
- Position the salmon fillets beside the asparagus on the same baking sheet. Whisk together 2 tablespoons melted butter, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped dill in a small mixing bowl.
- Brush the lemon-dill mixture generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring complete coverage. Aim for an even layer of the aromatic sauce across the fish.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 400°F oven. Roast for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully to avoid overcooking. Your salmon should easily flake when tested with a fork.
- Remove the sheet from the oven when asparagus looks tender-crisp and salmon appears opaque and flaky. Let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes to settle the flavors.
- Transfer the salmon and asparagus to serving plates. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and thin lemon slices for a bright, fresh presentation.
Notes
- Always pat salmon dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure the best crispy exterior and proper sauce adherence.
- Choose fresh dill and bright, firm asparagus spears for maximum flavor and texture in this simple sheet pan dinner.
- Check salmon doneness by testing its internal temperature with a meat thermometer (145°F is the safe target) or gently flaking with a fork.
- If avoiding dairy, replace butter with olive oil or plant-based butter alternative for an equally delicious and lighter preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg