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A plate featuring a perfectly cooked salmon fillet alongside a colorful medley of steamed vegetables.

Lemon-Herb Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Dill

A simple and healthy dish featuring tender baked salmon and crisp asparagus, seasoned with lemon, herbs, and garlic. This recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • paper towels
  • fork

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 (4-6 oz) salmon fillets wild-caught if possible
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus tough ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon half sliced, half for juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt, pepper, dried dill, and garlic powder.
  • Place the seasoned salmon on the baking sheet and arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet.

Cooking

  • Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper directly on the same baking sheet, then spread them in a single layer around the salmon.
  • Bake for 12-18 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.

Serving

  • Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the salmon in lemon juice and dill for 15-20 minutes before baking.