Crispy Baked Lemon Dill Salmon with Asparagus
Enjoy this healthy and flavorful baked salmon with a crispy lemon dill topping paired perfectly with tender asparagus. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- (1 lb) asparagus, trimmed
- (2) lemons, zested and juiced
- (2 tbsp) fresh dill, chopped
- (3 tbsp) olive oil
- (1 tsp) garlic powder
- (1 tsp) onion powder
- (1/2 tsp) salt
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (1/4 tsp) paprika
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200 °C).
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the (2 tbsp) fresh dill, (3 tbsp) olive oil, (1 tsp) garlic powder, (1 tsp) onion powder, (1/2 tsp) salt, (1/2 tsp) black pepper, and (1/4 tsp) paprika to create the seasoning mixture.
- 3
Place the (4) salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Squeeze the juice of (1) lemon over the salmon fillets and sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly on top of each fillet.
- 5
Zest both lemons, then sprinkle the zest over the salmon.
- 6
On the same baking sheet, arrange the (1 lb) trimmed asparagus around the salmon. Drizzle with (1 tbsp) olive oil and season with (1/4 tsp) salt and (1/4 tsp) black pepper.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
- 8
Serve immediately with lemon wedges for extra flavor.
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