Baked Salmon with Asparagus
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with 1 cup asparagus
- Difficulty: 2
- Budget: 3
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Meal Type: Main Dish
Diet Types
- Keto
- Atkins
- Low-Carb
- High-Protein
- Paleo
- Whole30
- Gluten-Free
- Mediterranean
- DASH
- Intermittent Fasting
- Dukan
- South Beach
- Zone
- Pescatarian
- Flexitarian
- Blue Zones
- Halal
- Kosher (if salmon is certified)
Equipment
- - Baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cups asparagus spears, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- - Place salmon and asparagus in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- - Bake for 20-25 minutes until salmon is flaky (145°F/63°C) and asparagus is tender.
- - Serve each fillet with 1 cup asparagus warm.
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 0
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A