Turmeric-Spiced Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Name: Turmeric-Spiced Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 1 lb, trimmed asparagus; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tbsp, grated fresh turmeric; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A vibrant, anti-inflammatory dinner featuring wild-caught salmon with warming turmeric and tender asparagus roasted to perfection.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Whole30

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 14 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1 lb, trimmed asparagus
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp, grated fresh turmeric
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp avocado oil, then season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then rub with remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tbsp grated turmeric, lemon zest, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Arrange salmon on top of asparagus, then roast for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp.