Turmeric-Ginger Roasted Salmon with Asparagus
A vibrant, omega-3-rich salmon dish with anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger, paired with caramelized asparagus for optimal skin and energy support. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, asparagus, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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
- 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon dry and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Slice lemon into thin rounds and arrange over salmon.
- Step 2: Finely mince 1 tbsp fresh ginger and mix with 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Rub evenly over salmon and asparagus.
- Step 3: Arrange trimmed asparagus around salmon and roast for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus edges are golden-brown and crisp.
