Citrus-Scented Salmon with Lemon and Asparagus

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A bright, elegant main course featuring pan-seared salmon with zesty lemon and tender roasted asparagus, perfect for a fresh New Year's celebration. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over salmon, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Top each fillet with 4 lemon slices (from 1 lemon).
  3. Step 3: Arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus around salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Roast 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and serve immediately.

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