Shimmering Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus
A radiant dish featuring golden salmon glazed with lemon and herbs, paired with crisp asparagus for a luminous, balanced flavor profile. This Nordic-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Asparagus, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillets
- 1 lb, trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch pieces Asparagus
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp, chopped Dill
- 2, minced Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Place salmon fillets on the sheet. Top with lemon zest, dill, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix lemon juice and butter until creamy. Spread over the salmon.
- Step 4: Toss asparagus with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on the baking sheet around the salmon.
- Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is flaky and asparagus is tender. Serve immediately.
