Description
Lemon Pepper Salmon is a simple yet flavorful dish where salmon is seasoned with lemon, garlic, and pepper, then baked with a side of parmesan asparagus. It’s a one-pan dinner that’s both easy and delicious! #LemonPepperSalmon #EasySalmonRecipes #OnePanDinner #HealthyDinner #QuickMeal #BakedSalmon #GarlicAsparagus
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs salmon, skin on
- 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp each salt and freshly cracked black pepper (plus more for asparagus)
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 1/2 – 2 lbs asparagus (medium or thin spears), tough ends trimmed
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed 17×12-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Place the salmon in the center of the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper. Brush evenly over the salmon and top with lemon slices (optional).
- Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, remaining 2 cloves garlic, and season with salt. Arrange the asparagus around the salmon in the baking dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss the asparagus, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Cut the salmon into portions and serve warm with the roasted asparagus.
Notes
- If the fillet is wide, cut it into 2-4 portions and place them near the upper portion of the baking dish, placing the asparagus on the lower portion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon portion with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg