It Is Best: Lemon-Dill Salmon with Asparagus
A bright and healthy dish featuring flaky salmon and crisp asparagus, finished with a zesty lemon-dill sauce. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, asparagus, lemon 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 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.
Ingredients
- 4 oz each (4 fillets) salmon fillets
- 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces asparagus
- 1 large lemon
- 1 tbsp, chopped dill
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp melted butter, and 1 tbsp chopped dill. Set aside.
- Step 3: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place on the baking sheet. Brush with remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is flaky and just cooked through. Drizzle with lemon-dill sauce and serve with asparagus.
