Baked salmon with lemon and asparagus for a healthy dinner!
A healthy and delicious baked salmon dish paired with fresh lemon and asparagus, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Arrange the asparagus around the salmon.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top the salmon with lemon slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh dill if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before baking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- Serve with a side of quinoa or brown rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg