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A perfectly cooked salmon fillet with lemon slices and dill served next to roasted asparagus, ideal for Clean-Eating Reset Recipes.

Simple Baked Salmon with Asparagus

This recipe provides a quick and healthy meal featuring baked salmon and asparagus. It requires minimal preparation and cooks in one pan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon and Asparagus
  • 2 fillets Salmon about 6 ounces each
  • 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 lemon Lemon slices for topping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the trimmed asparagus on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the other side of the baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over both the salmon and the asparagus.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  6. Top each salmon fillet with a few lemon slices.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can substitute fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for the dried dill if you prefer. If your salmon fillets are very thick, you may need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

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