Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Lemon-Caper Sauce Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this exquisite Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Lemon-Caper Sauce recipe. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this dish combines the richness of salmon with the freshness of asparagus, all topped off with a tangy lemon-caper sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Very Low Carbs, Spring, Less Than 30 Minutes, Oven, Easy
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fresh lemon juice | 2 tbsp |
| Red onions | 2 small |
| Olive oil | 1/4 cup |
| Capers | 1 tbsp |
| Fresh thyme | 1/2 tsp |
| Lemon, rind of | 1 |
| Salmon fillets | 4 |
| Asparagus | 1 bunch |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1 tbsp |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 287.2
- Fat: 12.9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 88.7mg
- Sodium: 194.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Protein: 36.9g
Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare Lemon-Caper Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, finely diced red onions, olive oil, capers, fresh thyme leaves, and the zest of one lemon until well blended.
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Season Sauce: Season the lemon-caper sauce with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Set aside for later use.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it’s ready for roasting the salmon and asparagus to perfection.
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Prepare Salmon: Using a sharp knife, make three shallow, half-inch deep slits crosswise on the top of each salmon fillet, being careful not to cut through the entire fillet.
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Prepare Asparagus: Trim the woody ends of the asparagus and arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then toss the asparagus to ensure they’re evenly coated with oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Assemble Dish: Place the prepared salmon fillets on top of the arranged asparagus on the baking sheet. Season the salmon generously with salt and pepper.
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Roast: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast the salmon and asparagus for about 20 minutes, or until the salmon is just opaque in the center and the asparagus is tender yet still crisp.
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Serve: Carefully transfer the roasted salmon and asparagus to a serving platter, arranging them attractively. Drizzle the prepared lemon-caper sauce over the salmon fillets and serve immediately, allowing your guests to enjoy the vibrant flavors of this delicious dish.
Enjoy Your Meal! 🍽️
