Baked Salmon & Asparagus

Dinner

Baked Salmon & Asparagus

380kcal
42gprotein
5 minprep
20 mincook
2servings
Medium

Perfectly baked salmon fillets with tender asparagus, lemon, and herbs. A restaurant-quality dinner that takes just 25 minutes and delivers 42g of protein.

High ProteinOmega-3

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (150g each)
  • 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried dill (or fresh)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  2. 2

    Place asparagus on a baking tray, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place salmon fillets on the same tray. Mix remaining olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and dill, then spoon over the salmon.

  4. 4

    Bake for 18–20 minutes until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender.

  5. 5

    Serve with lemon zest scattered over the top.

Tip: Add 80g cooked quinoa per serving for an extra 120 kcal and 4g protein.

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