Lemon-Asparagus Salmon with Dill
Bright, simple salmon fillets baked with fresh asparagus and dill for a light yet deeply satisfying meal rich in omega-3s. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch (12 oz) asparagus
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Slice 1 lemon into thin rounds and arrange over salmon. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: Season salmon with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Scatter 12 oz trimmed asparagus spears around salmon. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh dill and remaining lemon slices.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is crisp-tender.







