Cilantro-Lime Baked Salmon with Asparagus
Salmon fillets baked with crisp asparagus, brightened by fresh lime and cilantro for a light yet deeply flavorful dinner. This Pacific Northwest-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, asparagus, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 bunch (trimmed, 2-inch pieces) asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (juiced and zested) lime
- 2 tbsp (chopped) cilantro
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets on the baking sheet, arranging 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed, 2-inch pieces) around them.
- Step 3: Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then squeeze 1 lime (juiced and zested) over the salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
