The Best Lemon-Dill Salmon with Asparagus
A zesty salmon dish paired with tender asparagus, perfectly balanced with lemon and dill for a refreshing meal. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Asparagus spears, Lemon 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 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 pcs (200 g each) Salmon fillets
- 12 stalks Asparagus spears
- 2 medium Lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh or 1 tsp dried Dill
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss 12 asparagus spears with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Roast for 15-18 minutes until tender.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp dill.
- Step 3: Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet and brush with the lemon-dill mixture. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Step 4: Squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice over the salmon and serve with the asparagus, garnished with additional dill.
