Lemon-Herb Grilled Salmon with Asparagus
A light and elegant dish featuring succulent grilled salmon, fresh asparagus, and a bright lemon-herb sauce. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs each salmon fillets, bunch, trimmed asparagus, sliced lemon 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.
Ingredients
- 4, 150g each salmon fillets
- 1 bunch, trimmed asparagus
- 1, sliced lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp, chopped dill
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and half the dill. Place on grill with lemon slices; cook 4-5 minutes per side.
- Step 2: Toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Step 3: Serve salmon with asparagus, drizzled with lemon juice and remaining dill.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Herb Grilled Salmon with Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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-Herb Grilled Salmon with Asparagus?
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 each salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Herb Grilled Salmon with Asparagus?
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-Herb Grilled Salmon with Asparagus 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-Herb Grilled Salmon with Asparagus?
Mediterranean seafood 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
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
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My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
