Grilled Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
A nutrient-packed dinner featuring omega-3 rich salmon and crisp asparagus, ideal for supporting skin health and reducing inflammation. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon juice, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 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
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 lb, trimmed asparagus
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Brush 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill over salmon fillets, then set aside.
- Step 2: Toss 1 lb trimmed asparagus with 1/4 cup avocado oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Grill salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, then serve with the roasted asparagus.
