Salmon with Asparagus – Your Favorite 15-Minute High-Protein Meal
A quick and elegant high-protein dinner with perfectly roasted salmon and crisp-tender asparagus, seasoned with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and herbs. The foil-pack method keeps everything juicy and minimizes cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional herbs: dill, parsley, or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Rinse salmon and pat dry; trim asparagus
- Place asparagus on a large foil sheet
- Put a salmon fillet on top and drizzle with olive oil
- Squeeze lemon juice over salmon and add garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs
- Fold foil edges tightly to seal packets
- Bake for 20-25 minutes
Notes
Use skin-on salmon for extra moisture
Check for doneness by flaking with a fork
Jazz up the dish with lemon zest or honey
Check for doneness by flaking with a fork
Jazz up the dish with lemon zest or honey
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1g
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