Roasted salmon with green asparagus

healthy 'not-so-fast' food
15-30 minutes recipes
Lunch & Dinner


21-04-2017
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Roasted salmon with green asparagus


Preparation time: 15-30 minutes recipes

 – Serves 2 – 

It’s asparagus time of year! Next to roasted salmon and covered in a delicious dressing, a truly healthy feast. Salmon is a great source of health supportive omega-3 fats. These can be beneficial for the heart and brain function and asparagus is rich in important vitamins and minerals.

Tip: for the salmon, I prefer oven to pan roasting, as the fish is less likely to fall apart and the kitchen does not end up so smelly.

Goes well with: Sweet Potato Mash, Roasted fennel, Minty pea mash with feta, Quick carrot & apple salad, Cauliflower mash


INGREDIENTS

2 pieces fresh salmon
400 g green asparagus
2 lemons (1 for dressing)
olive oil for frying
salt to taste
pepper to taste
Voor dressing
50 ml olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 handful fresh parsley
1 clove garlic (pressed)
1 teaspoon honey
Required tools: grater, baking paper, blender

WORK DESCRIPTION

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees (hot air oven)
  • Wash asparagus and lemons, grate peel of 1 lemon and juice both, set aside
  • Chop asparagus ends off (about 1-2 cm), place asparagus in pan, cover with water, add pinch of salt and let simmer on medium heat for about 15 minutes until tender
  • Meanwhile place salmon pieces on baking sheet in oven dish (easier to clean afterwards as fish can be sticky)
  • Drizzle juice of 1 lemon and some olive oil (not 50 ml) on salmon, sprinkle with salt and pepper, bake for 10-15 minutes
  • Meanwhile prepare dressing: add 50 ml olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, garlic, parsley and honey to blender. Blend until smooth
  • Serve salmon and asparagus with dressing on top and sprinkle with lemon peel
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