Baked Salmon and Asparagus
A delightful dish of baked salmon and asparagus, infused with zesty lemon and garlic, perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grab a baking sheet and arrange your salmon fillets and asparagus.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon and asparagus, then sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Layer lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Pop the baking sheet into the oven and let it bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Plate your dish while it’s steaming hot, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider adding cherry tomatoes or using lime instead of lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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