Description
A quick and elegant one-pan weeknight dinner featuring wild-caught salmon and roasted asparagus seasoned with lemon, garlic, and dill. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large lemon (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large half-sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus spears by bending them until they snap naturally.
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Arrange in a single layer on one side of the prepared pan.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dill, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Brush the lemon-herb mixture generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the other side of the sheet pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon; it continues to cook after removal from the oven. For best results, pull salmon at 135°F internal temperature as it will rise to 145°F while resting. Ensure asparagus is in a single layer to prevent steaming. If using frozen salmon, thaw completely before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet and
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 34
Keywords: healthy salmon, baked salmon, roasted asparagus, one pan dinner, weeknight dinner, gluten free, dairy free option, omega 3