Roasted Herb-Citrus Salmon with Asparagus

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Oven-roasted salmon fillets infused with fresh herbs and citrus, served alongside tender asparagus. This Mediterranean-inspired paleo recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest 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 paleo week and pairs well with roasted root vegetables or a leafy salad. 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
  3. Step 3: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the herb-citrus oil mixture evenly over the salmon.
  4. Step 4: Arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears around the salmon and drizzle them with the remaining herb oil.
  5. Step 5: Season salmon and asparagus with 1 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  6. Step 6: Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and squeeze 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over everything before serving.

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