Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Herbed Potatoes
A vibrant one-pan dinner featuring pan-seared salmon fillets with bright lemon-dill sauce, roasted asparagus, and crispy herb-infused potatoes. This mediterranean-inspired one pot ready in about 45 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, olive oil, zested and juiced lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 bunch (12 oz), trimmed asparagus
- 1 lb, halved baby potatoes
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 1/2 cup halved baby potatoes, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil on a parchment-lined baking sheet; roast for 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook 3 minutes more.
- Step 3: Add asparagus to the skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and 2 tbsp water; simmer 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Herbed Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Herbed Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Herbed Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Herbed Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Herbed Potatoes?
Mediterranean one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
