Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

A quick and healthy high-protein dinner featuring baked salmon with bright lemon and herb flavors, served with tender roasted asparagus.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

350 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£4.43/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Seafood•Fish

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Baking•Roasting

Occasion:

Weeknight Dinner

Mood:

Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4Salmon fillets(skin on or off, about 6 oz each)

£12.00

1poundAsparagus(trimmed)

£3.50

1Lemon(zested and juiced)

£0.60

2tablespoonsOlive oil

£0.20

2tablespoonsFresh dill(chopped)

£0.75

2tablespoonsFresh parsley(chopped)

£0.50

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.15

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack pepper

£0.02

Total Cost

£17.73

£4.43 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3.
Place asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the lemon herb mixture. Toss to coat. Spread asparagus in a single layer.
4.
Place the salmon fillets on the same baking sheet, next to the asparagus. Drizzle the remaining lemon herb mixture over the salmon fillets.
5.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
6.
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (227g)

350 kcal / 1464 kJ

Carbs

2% of RDA

Fat

21g

30% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

2 g

2% of RDA

Sodium

350 mg

15% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a crispier asparagus, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Adjust the amount of lemon and herbs to your liking.

You can substitute other vegetables like broccoli or green beans for the asparagus.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Starter

Watercress and Pea Soup with Mint

A light and refreshing soup, perfect as a starter.

30 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"This light and vibrant soup offers a refreshing start to the meal. The peppery watercress and sweet peas provide a counterpoint to the richness of the salmon, while the mint complements the herbal notes and prepares the palate for the lemon flavors to come, keeping the meal feeling fresh and healthy."

Dessert

Eton Mess with Strawberries and Elderflower

A light and refreshing twist on the classic Eton Mess, infused with the delicate floral notes of elderflower. Perfect after a light meal like grilled salmon and asparagus.

45 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"Eton Mess, a classic British dessert, provides a light and airy finish. The combination of meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries offers a delightful textural contrast to the savory salmon and asparagus. The addition of elderflower enhances the overall freshness and floral notes of the meal, echoing the lemon and herbs."