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Easy Lemon Herb Salmon Recipe with Roasted Asparagus for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy salmon recipe featuring a bright lemon-herb marinade and perfectly roasted asparagus, ideal for weeknight dinners or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on (wild-caught preferred)
  • Juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped dill, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and place in a mixing bowl. Pour half of the lemon herb mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the asparagus evenly around the salmon on the baking sheet. Brush the remaining lemon herb mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp with slight caramelization.
  7. If desired, broil for the last 1-2 minutes to crisp the salmon skin, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry to ensure crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow asparagus to roast properly. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Start checking salmon doneness at 12 minutes to avoid drying out. Broil briefly for extra crisp skin if desired. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently with a splash of water or olive oil.

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