Lemon-Garlic Grilled Salmon with Asparagus
A simple, bright meal featuring wild-caught salmon and tender asparagus, perfect for energizing your Whole30 journey. This American-inspired seafood recipe (high-protein, gluten-free), ready in about 24 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 12 oz asparagus
- 1 medium, thinly sliced lemon
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Brush salmon fillets with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Place asparagus on grill grates, brush with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Grill salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes until edges start to crisp, then flip and cook 5 more minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Step 4: Grill asparagus for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly charred, turning once.
- Step 5: Top salmon with lemon slices and fresh garlic, then serve immediately with grilled asparagus.
