Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Crust and Roasted Asparagus

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A simple, flavorful salmon dish with bright lemon and dill accents, paired with tender roasted vegetables for a balanced meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh dill, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place asparagus in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, 1 tbsp dill, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then spread the herb mixture evenly over both sides.
  3. Step 3: Roast asparagus for 12 minutes until crisp-tender, then add salmon to the baking sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
  4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Drizzle over cooked salmon before serving.

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