Description
Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon is a simple, elegant, and nutritious dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinners. Tender salmon fillets are baked alongside fresh asparagus, seasoned with herbs, garlic, and a burst of bright lemon flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes and packed with omega-3s and vitamins.
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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Arrange asparagus on one side of the baking sheet and salmon fillets on the other side.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over salmon and asparagus.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper evenly.
- Place lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Add cherry tomatoes or thinly sliced red onions for extra flavor and color
- Use parchment to create individual salmon-asparagus packets for easy cleanup
- Serve with quinoa, rice, or crusty bread
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
