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Fresh Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

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A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe featuring a bright lemon herb marinade paired with perfectly roasted asparagus. This meal is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each), skin on
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound / 450 grams), trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Marinate the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down in the bowl or a shallow dish. Coat each fillet evenly with the marinade. Cover and let sit for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
  3. Prep the Asparagus: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss trimmed asparagus with olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast Asparagus: Roast asparagus in the oven for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender but still slightly crisp.
  5. Heat the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F / 190–205°C). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Grill the Salmon: Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 4–5 minutes without moving to create grill marks. Flip carefully and grill for another 3–4 minutes until salmon flakes easily but remains moist.
  7. Rest and Serve: Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve alongside roasted asparagus, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Do not marinate salmon longer than 1 hour to avoid ‘cooking’ the fish with lemon juice. Keep skin on for best grilling results and to help hold the fillet together. Oil grill grates and salmon to prevent sticking. Let salmon rest after grilling to keep it juicy. If unsure about doneness, salmon should flake easily and have an internal temperature of about 125°F (52°C).

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Keywords: grilled salmon, lemon herb salmon, roasted asparagus, easy dinner, healthy seafood, quick meal, gluten-free, dairy-free

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