Name: Baked Wild Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 4 wild salmon fillets (6oz each); 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 organic lemon, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

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Quick Summary

A balanced, heart-healthy dinner featuring omega-3 rich wild salmon and fiber-filled asparagus. This one-tray meal takes less than 30 minutes from prep to plate.

Ingredients

4 wild salmon fillets (6oz each)
1 lb fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 organic lemon, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Method

01. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02. Place the salmon fillets in the center of the sheet. Arrange the asparagus spears around the sides.
03. Whisk the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper together. Drizzle this mixture evenly over both the fish and the vegetables.
04. Top each salmon fillet with a lemon slice and a pinch of fresh dill.
05. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp.

Stewart's Secret: To keep your salmon moist, check for doneness at the 12-minute mark. If the fish is opaque and peels away at the thickest part, pull it from the heat immediately. Residual heat will finish the cooking process perfectly.

Nutrition Snapshot

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	42g
Total Fat	24g
Carbohydrates	8g

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use farm-raised salmon?

Yes, though wild-caught typically offers a leaner texture and higher omega-3 profile. Adjust baking time by a minute or two if the fillets are thicker.

How do I know when the asparagus is done?

The spears should be bright green and slightly tender when pierced with a fork, but they should still hold their shape without collapsing.

Can this be prepared in advance?

You can season the salmon and trim the asparagus ahead of time, but for the best texture, bake it right before serving.

Baked Wild Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Asparagus

The Story

1Ingredients

2Instructions

Quick Summary

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use farm-raised salmon?

How do I know when the asparagus is done?

Can this be prepared in advance?

Nutrition Information

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