Baked Salmon with Asparagus and Quinoa

This elegant sheet-pan meal features a tender salmon fillet and crisp asparagus spears baked to perfection together. Served over a bed of fluffy quinoa, it offers a powerhouse of Omega-3s, fiber, and essential minerals. It is a simple, sophisticated dinner that looks beautiful on the plate and requires very little effort.

Prep 9 minCook 26 minTotal 35 minUpdated Jul 3, 202635 minHigh ProteinGluten Free

This elegant sheet-pan meal features a tender salmon fillet and crisp asparagus spears baked to perfection together. Served over a bed of fluffy quinoa, it offers a powerhouse of Omega-3s, fiber, and essential minerals. It is a simple, sophisticated dinner that looks beautiful on the plate and requires very little effort.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Salmon Fillet
  • 8 cup Asparagus
  • 1/4 cup Quinoa
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. Season salmon filet with salt and pepper, and for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Toss asparagus spears with olive oil and salt and roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
  5. serve with salmon and asparagus.
  6. Fresh lemon juice to taste.

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