Classic Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
This recipe delivers a healthy and flavorful meal with minimal effort, featuring perfectly baked salmon infused with lemon and herbs, alongside tender roasted asparagus. It's an ideal dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a light, impressive meal.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon half thinly sliced, half for juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place salmon on the baking sheet and coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange trimmed asparagus around the salmon, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place lemon slices on top of the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Cooking time may vary based on salmon thickness. For best results, use fresh salmon and fresh herbs if available.