Savor spring with this Salmon & Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Dressing, ready in 25 minutes! Omega-3-rich salmon and tender asparagus are paired with a zesty garlic-lemon dressing—perfect for a fresh, vibrant meal.
Why It’s a Spring Must
This dish combines flaky salmon with crisp asparagus, brightened by a tangy dressing. It’s healthy, quick, and flavorful—ideal for light dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (4-6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice & zest of 1 lemon (~3 tbsp juice)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
How to Make It
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on half the sheet.
- Brush salmon with remaining 1 tbsp oil, season with salt and pepper. Place on the other half.
- Bake 12-15 min until salmon flakes and asparagus is tender.
- Whisk garlic, lemon juice, zest, and mustard for dressing. Drizzle over salmon and asparagus. Serve warm.
Recipe Card: Salmon & Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Dressing
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 320 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (4-6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice & zest of 1 lemon (~3 tbsp juice)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with foil.
- Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper. Place on half of sheet.
- Brush salmon with remaining 1 tbsp oil, season. Place on other half.
- Bake 12-15 min until salmon flakes and asparagus is tender.
- Whisk garlic, lemon juice, zest, mustard for dressing. Drizzle over dish. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days.
- Grill instead of baking for extra flavor.
