One-Pan Lemon Salmon with Asparagus
Flaky salmon glazed with lemon and herbs, paired with roasted asparagus for a healthy, one-pan meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, asparagus spears, olive oil 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 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 oz salmon fillets
- 1 lb asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange 4 oz salmon fillets in a single layer, skin-side up, and season with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon zest.
- Step 2: Toss 1 lb asparagus spears with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill. Spread the asparagus around the salmon on the baking sheet.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is flaky and the asparagus is tender and slightly charred. Serve immediately, garnished with additional dill.
