Healthy Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful and easy "Healthy Salmon" recipe, perfect for a wholesome yet indulgent meal. This dish features tender salmon fillets brushed with a zesty blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, fragrant dill, and a hint of paprika for a subtle smoky kick. Paired with roasted asparagus spears drizzled in olive oil, this one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but also rich in omega-3s and essential nutrients. Perfectly roasted at 400°F, the salmon remains juicy while absorbing the tangy citrus and herby flavors, further enhanced by the aromatic pop of lemon slices. Whether you're meal prepping or treating your family to a nourishing, restaurant-quality dinner, this easy and healthy salmon recipe delivers big on flavor without skimping on nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices lemon slices
- 1 pound (trimmed) asparagus spears
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the olive oil mixture generously over the tops of the salmon fillets.
Arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet for added flavor.
Place the trimmed asparagus spears around the salmon on the baking sheet, drizzling them lightly with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Bake the salmon and asparagus in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve the healthy salmon fillets with the roasted asparagus on the side, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.7 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2911 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 153.7 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1096 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
