Lemon-Scented Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

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Pan-seared salmon fillets infused with lemon and herbs, served alongside tender asparagus roasted to perfection. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, olive oil 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and season with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme.
  2. Step 2: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the salmon, then rub in 1 lemon zest and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 12 oz trimmed asparagus around the salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Roast for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender with slight char marks.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with extra lemon zest and serve immediately.

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