Pesto-Crusted Salmon with Lemon-Dill Asparagus

Salmon fillets baked with a vibrant herb crust and served alongside tender asparagus with fresh lemon and dill.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 12 oz, trimmed asparagus
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat salmon dry, then season skin side with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix basil, parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/8 tsp salt to form a paste.
3. Step 3: Spread pesto mixture evenly over salmon flesh side, then place skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Step 4: Toss asparagus with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper, then arrange around salmon.
5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle with lemon juice, dill, and remaining 1/8 tsp pepper.