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Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Quinoa

Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Quinoa is built to be delicious and practical while aligning with healthy eating principles. Serve with a big side of vegetables and a whole‑grain or legume base for extra fiber, and taste as you go—layering herbs and acids can make low‑salt cooking sing. Always follow your clinician’s guidance for personalized targets.

Weight Watchers
Prep
15m
Cook
27m
Total
42m
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Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Quinoa

Ingredients

  • 2 Salmon fillets
  • 1 bunch Asparagus
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 Lemon 1 Lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  3. Trim asparagus and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place asparagus on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  5. While asparagus roasts, place salmon fillets on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, parsley, garlic, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour lemon herb mixture over salmon fillets.
  8. Bake salmon alongside asparagus for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  9. Serve salmon and asparagus over cooked quinoa.

Nutrition (per serving)

Servings: 2 · Author: RecipeRX