Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce

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Looking for a recipe to help you eat more heart-healthy fish and veggies? Add this salmon and asparagus dinner to your rotation. Not only is it healthy and delicious, this sheet-pan dinner is also easy to make and a breeze to clean up.

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Carolyn Casner
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Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Aging Omega-3 Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, preferably wild, cut into 4 portions

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ tablespoon grated garlic

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. Place salmon on one side of the prepared baking sheet and asparagus on the other. Sprinkle the salmon and asparagus with salt and pepper.

  3. Heat butter, oil, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted. Drizzle the butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus. Bake until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270 Calories
17g Fat
6g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 piece salmon & about 5 spears asparagus
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 51%
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Vitamin A 1289IU 26%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Folate 73mcg 18%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 49mg 12%
Potassium 667mg 14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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