When you envision a meal that marries gourmet flavors with guilt-free dining, it's hard to beat the trifecta of baked salmon, roasted beets, and tender asparagus. Not only is this triumvirate succulent and rich in taste, but it's also a poster child for healthy eating. This dish isn't just about feeding the body; it's a composition designed to nourish every facet of your well-being. Whether you're a dedicated foodie, a health-conscious eater, or an at-home chef looking to impress, this one is for you.
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Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Roasted Beets
Incorporating salmon into your diet is a popular choice for many reasons. It’s a powerhouse of protein, B vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for cardiovascular health. Pairing this with nutrient-dense asparagus and the earthy goodness of roasted beets makes for a meal that’s as wholesome as it is delectable.
But before we jump into the kitchen, imagine the sizzle of the salmon in the oven and the rich colors that will adorn your dinner table. Picture the steam wafting from the fresh asparagus and the beets, their sweetness enhanced by a gentle roast. This isn't just about taste and health; it's an exercise in the culinary arts.
It's so perfect, it would make a creative main course for a dinner party, served with lemonade and maybe a raspberry spinach salad.
Ingredients
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 4 wild salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoon cooking fat
- 4 teaspoon chopped dill
- 16 fresh asparagus sprigs, white part removed
- 4 medium beets, cut in cubes
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Roasted Beets
Preheat your oven to 500 F.
Line four large pieces of foil and place a salmon fillet on a bed of beet cubes and 4 asparagus. Do that for the 4 fillets.
Add 1 tablespoon cooking fat and 1 teaspoon dill on top of each fillet and close the foil to form a little pocket.
Bake in the hot oven for about 10 minutes for every inch of thickness of the fish.
Make sure to check on the fish so it doesn’t overcook.
Serve topped with some more of your favorite fresh herbs. More dill is perfect, but cilantro is also really good.
More Salmon Recipes
If you love salmon as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Keto Cilantro-Lime Salmon Recipe
- Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Recipe
- Pomegranate Salmon Recipe
- Mediterranean Salmon Tartare Recipe
- Maple-Crusted Salmon Recipe
📖 Recipe
Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Roasted Beets
Ingredients
- 4 wild salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoon cooking fat
- 4 teaspoon chopped dill
- 16 fresh asparagus sprigs white part removed
- 4 medium beets cut in cubes
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500 F.
- Line four large pieces of foil and place a salmon fillet on a bed of beet cubes and 4 asparagus. Do that for the 4 fillets.4 wild salmon fillets, 16 fresh asparagus sprigs, 4 medium beets
- Add 1 tablespoon cooking fat and 1 teaspoon dill on top of each fillet and close the foil to form a little pocket.4 tablespoon cooking fat
- Bake in the hot oven for about 10 minutes for every inch of thickness of the fish.
- Make sure to check on the fish so it doesn’t overcook.
- Serve topped with some more of your favorite fresh herbs. More dill is perfect, but cilantro is also really good.4 teaspoon chopped dill, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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