Description
A quick and delightful recipe for baked salmon served with asparagus and steamed rice, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp lemon pepper or black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with foil or parchment.
- Place salmon and asparagus on the tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender.
- Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Drizzle lemon juice over salmon for brightness if desired.
- Serve salmon, asparagus, and rice together on a plate.
- Garnish with a touch of olive oil or cracked pepper before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste.
- For a complete meal, consider adding a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg