Description
A healthy and flavorful one-pan meal featuring baked salmon and roasted asparagus, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the salmon fillets and asparagus on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Place lemon slices on top of the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the olive oil mixture for 15-30 minutes before baking.
- Use thin asparagus stalks for quicker cooking.
- Try adding cherry tomatoes or baby potatoes for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg