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Glazed salmon pieces served over white rice with roasted asparagus and a lemon slice, perfect for healthy meals recipes for beginners.

Simple Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

This recipe provides an easy, healthy meal featuring baked salmon and roasted asparagus. It is suitable for beginners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon and Asparagus
  • 2 fillets Salmon About 6 ounces each
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Trimmed
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Divided
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Place the salmon fillets on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salmon. Sprinkle with half of the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the trimmed asparagus on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the asparagus. Sprinkle with the remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Top each salmon fillet with a few lemon slices.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3g

Notes

You can substitute broccoli or green beans for the asparagus if you prefer. For added flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the finished dish before eating.

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