👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat your skillet or oven broiler to high heat. Lightly grease the skillet if using, or line a baking sheet with parchment paper for broiling.
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Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with dried dill, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Place a few thin lemon slices on top of each fillet.
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Arrange the trimmed asparagus spears around the salmon in the skillet or on the baking sheet.
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Cook for 5-7 minutes per side in a hot skillet, or broil for 8-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon and your broiler's intensity.
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A final squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon and asparagus before serving will enhance the flavors beautifully.
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Serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying high-protein meal.
💡 Notes
For best results, do not overcook the salmon; it should remain moist and tender. Feel free to swap dried dill for other dried herbs like oregano or thyme. If you don't have fresh asparagus, frozen green beans or broccoli florets can be used, adding them to the pan halfway through cooking.
🥗 Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
420 kcal
Protein
40g
Total Fat
25g
Saturated Fat
4g
Carbs
8g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
2g
Sodium
350mg
Cholesterol
100mg
