Description
Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon is a clean, flavorful one-pan meal that’s full of healthy fats, protein, and vibrant fresh flavor. This elegant yet simple dish is seasoned with herbs, garlic, and lemon, then oven-roasted to tender perfection—ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for a wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place salmon fillets on one side of the sheet and asparagus on the other.
- Drizzle everything with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper over salmon and asparagus.
- Lay lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender.
- Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Add cherry tomatoes or sliced red onion for extra flavor
- Make individual foil packets for easier cleanup
- Serve with quinoa, couscous, or roasted potatoes
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
