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A vibrant healthy dinner recipe featuring an assortment of fresh vegetables.

Zesty Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

This Zesty Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus is a light, healthy, and flavorful meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The salmon is flaky and moist, and the asparagus is tender-crisp, all enhanced with bright lemon and savory herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 fillets
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place salmon fillets and asparagus on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Drizzle olive oil, then sprinkle dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over both the salmon and asparagus.
  • Arrange lemon slices over the salmon fillets.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the salmon in lemon juice and dill for 15-20 minutes before baking.