Honey-Lemon Salmon with Lemon-Dill Asparagus

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Quick pan-seared salmon with zesty lemon-dill glaze, served alongside tender asparagus—perfect for teaching knife skills and simple cooking techniques. This Mediterranean-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 24 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 350 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: 14 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Trim 1 bunch asparagus, discarding tough ends, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp fresh dill in a small bowl until emulsified.
  4. Step 4: Brush half of the honey mixture over the salmon fillets and place them on top of the asparagus.
  5. Step 5: Brush the remaining honey mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
  6. Step 6: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp.

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