Baked Salmon & Asparagus
Easy recipe and easier cleanup, this baked salmon and asparagus will become your go-to recipe!
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested & juiced (more for garnish)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley*, chopped
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon fillets in the middle of the baking sheet and asparagus spears on one side.
Season:
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Spread the mixture over the tops of the salmon and the asparagus.
Bake:
- Bake, in the preheated oven, for 12-15 minutes (time will vary based on the thickness of your salmon).
- Remove from the oven, and poke with a fork to check for soft, flaky, salmon and the asparagus are fork-tender.
Notes
- No fresh parsley? Use 1 tablespoon dried parsley or Italian seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1094IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg
