Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Perfectly seared salmon fillets with a nutty sesame glaze, served alongside tender-crisp asparagus. This seafood-inspired seafood (keto) ready in about 29 minutes pairs each salmon fillets, sesame oil, asparagus for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 6 oz each salmon fillets
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 12 oz asparagus
- 1/4 lemon
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat salmon fillets dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in a single layer in a parchment-lined baking dish.
- Step 2: Whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Pour half over salmon, reserving the rest. Scatter 12 oz halved asparagus around salmon.
- Step 3: Roast for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque throughout and asparagus is tender-crisp. Drizzle with reserved sauce and top with lemon zest before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 29 minutes (15 min prep + 14 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep each salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★☆☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
