Salmon Asparagus Lemon Dill (Printable Version)
Baked salmon paired with asparagus, lemon, and dill for a simple, flaky, and fresh meal in no time.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Veggies
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One bunch of trimmed asparagus
→ Seasonings
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A couple tablespoons of olive oil
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Juice squeezed from one lemon
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Lemon peel grated from one lemon
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Two tablespoons of chopped fresh dill
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Two cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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Salt as you like
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Black pepper as needed
→ Fish
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Four salmon fillets, about 170 grams each
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Turn the oven on to 200°C. Tear off four big squares of aluminum foil.
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Put a bunch of the trimmed asparagus in the middle of each foil piece. Splash some olive oil on them and add salt and pepper.
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Lay one fillet on each bunch of asparagus. Mix the rest of the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and minced garlic in a bowl. Spoon this over the fish evenly.
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Fold the foil over the fish and veggies, making sure to seal it tight so the steam stays inside.
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Put the foil packets on a baking tray. Bake about 15 to 18 minutes until the salmon looks cooked through and flakes with a fork.
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Open the foil carefully, move to plates, then dig in right away. You can add more lemon or fresh herbs if you want.
# Helpful Tips:
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Keep an eye on how thick the salmon is so it doesn’t dry out. Make sure the foil is sealed tight to keep everything steamy.