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Baked salmon topped with melted cheese and lemon slices, served with roasted asparagus, a great Healthy Comfort Food for Dinner.

Simple Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

This recipe provides a quick and healthy dinner option using salmon and asparagus. It requires minimal preparation and cooks entirely in the oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 Salmon fillets (about 5 oz each) Skin on or off
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Trimmed
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Divided
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Or to taste
  • 1 lemon Lemon Sliced for topping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Place the trimmed asparagus on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with half of the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the other side of the baking sheet. Rub the remaining olive oil over the salmon. Sprinkle both fillets evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Top each salmon fillet with a few thin slices of lemon.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The asparagus should be tender-crisp.
  6. Serve the salmon immediately alongside the roasted asparagus.

Notes

If you prefer a brighter flavor, you can squeeze fresh lemon juice over the finished dish before serving. This recipe scales easily for more servings; just use an extra baking sheet if needed.