Grilled Lemon-Thyme Salmon with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Salmon fillets grilled with bright lemon and thyme, served alongside tender asparagus spears. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe (whole30), ready in about 20 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 360 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
1 bunch asparagus
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C). Brush salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Place asparagus on grill, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 3: Grill salmon skin-side down for 6 minutes, then flip and grill for 4-5 minutes until it flakes easily.
Step 4: Grill asparagus for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender.
Step 5: Transfer to a plate, top with lemon zest, thyme leaves, and a squeeze of lemon juice.