Description

This quick one-pan meal features rich salmon and crisp asparagus, complemented by a bright, velvety lemon-dill sauce. It’s a high-protein, low-carb solution for busy weeknights that feels special without much effort.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on or off
1 tbsp olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp sea salt, divided
1/4 tsp black pepper, divided
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp lemon zest, plus extra for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
Prepare Asparagus: Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Toss with the remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the other side of the baking sheet.
Roast Meal: Roast the salmon and asparagus together in the preheated oven for 12-18 minutes, depending on fillet thickness. The salmon should flake easily with a fork when done; asparagus should be tender-crisp.
Prepare Sauce: While the meal roasts, combine the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk continuously for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Finish and Serve: Keep the sauce warm over low heat. Once the salmon and asparagus are ready, transfer them to serving plates and spoon the warm sauce generously over each salmon fillet. Garnish with additional lemon zest and dill.

Notes

To ensure crispy fish, pat the salmon fillets completely dry before seasoning. For the sauce, use softened full-fat cream cheese to avoid clumps, and if necessary, thin with extra heavy cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main course
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg