Herb-Infused Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Flavorful low-carb salmon dinner with fresh herbs and roasted asparagus
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Serves 6
This baked salmon recipe is a perfect low-carb dinner option featuring fresh herbs, bright lemon, and tender roasted asparagus. It’s quick to prepare and satisfying without relying on starchy sides, making it ideal for your low-carb reset.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds wild-caught salmon side (boneless, skin on or off)
- 5 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs (or substitute with thyme or dill)
- 2 small small lemons (one sliced, one juiced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic cloves (peeled and roughly chopped)
- 1.5 pounds asparagus spears (trimmed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Let the salmon sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes while you prepare the asparagus and herbs.
- Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it. Lay two rosemary sprigs in the center, then arrange half of the lemon slices over the herbs. Place the salmon on top.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the salmon, then season with salt and pepper. Scatter the chopped garlic on top, followed by the remaining rosemary sprigs and lemon slices. Pour the juice of one lemon evenly over the fish.
- Fold the foil around the salmon to create a sealed packet, leaving a little space inside for air circulation.
- On the same baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, spreading them out beside the salmon packet.
- Bake everything for 15-20 minutes, until the salmon is nearly cooked through and asparagus is tender but still crisp.
- Open the foil carefully to avoid steam, then switch oven to broil. Broil the salmon and garlic for 3 minutes until the top is lightly browned. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove the salmon and asparagus from the oven. Let the salmon rest briefly before serving. Divide the salmon and asparagus onto plates and garnish with extra fresh herbs or a lemon wedge if desired.
Pro tip: To get perfectly tender asparagus, trim the woody ends and roast them alongside the salmon for a streamlined cooking process.
Nutrition
This recipe works out to about 320 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.
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