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Baked Salmon with Lemon and Asparagus

Baked Salmon with Lemon and Asparagus

Baked Salmon with Lemon and Asparagus—a 6 ingredient salmon dish baked in foil with garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 395 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Aluminum foil
  • bowl
  • kitchen paper towel

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb salmon cut into 2 – 3 pieces
  • 1 lb asparagus spears woody ends removed
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (220C).
  • Pat dry salmon with kitchen paper towel and transfer to a large sheet of aluminum foil. Place asparagus next to fish and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, and olive oil. Add marinade to the salmon and asparagus. Coat well. Place a lemon wedge on top, fold and wrap the foil tightly and bake for 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Unwrap salmon and asparagus, garnish with chopped parsley (or any herb of your preference) and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy it with a fresh salad or your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 602mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword baked salmon, easy fish recipe, healthy recipe, lemon asparagus, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal
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