Baked salmon fillets on a bed of asparagus with a lemon-garlic sauce and sprinkled with hazelnuts.

Lemon Salmon with Asparagus and Hazelnuts

Name: Lemon Salmon with Asparagus and Hazelnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: salmon fillet, 4, about 6 oz each; asparagus, 1 lb woody ends removed; hazelnuts, 1/4 cup chopped; olive oil, 3 tbsp, divided; lemon, 1, sliced; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; garlic cloves, 3, minced; chicken or vegetable broth, 1/4 cup; unsalted butter, 2 tbsp

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: May 09, 2023

This recipe is inspired by traditional American cuisine with a modern twist. The key ingredients are seasonal asparagus and salmon, both high in healthy omega-3s. The dish is elevated with a citrusy lemon-garlic sauce and a crunch of hazelnuts.

Ingredients (for 4)

Salmon fillet - 4, about 6 oz each
Asparagus - 1 lb - woody ends removed
Hazelnuts - 1/4 cup chopped
Olive oil - 3 tbsp, divided
Lemon - 1, sliced
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Garlic cloves - 3, minced
Chicken or vegetable broth - 1/4 cup
Unsalted butter - 2 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👨‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2 - 🌱🥄🍴

Place the asparagus in a single layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🐟🍋🍴

Place the salmon fillets on top of the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
Step 4 - 👨‍🍳👨‍🍳🕒

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
Step 5 - 🍋🧄🍶

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the broth and let simmer for 2 minutes, then whisk in the butter until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Step 6 - 🍴🍋🌰

To serve, spoon the lemon-garlic sauce over the salmon and asparagus and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.

Additional

This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes or a simple green salad. To make it dairy-free, substitute the butter with coconut oil or ghee. You can also add a kick of heat by incorporating red pepper flakes to the sauce.