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Baked Lemon-Herb Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Garlic Butter Rice
A 42-minute American dinner for 4 — 710 calories per serving.
per serving, estimated
Tender oven-baked salmon fillets with a bright lemon-herb finish, served alongside crisp roasted asparagus and fluffy garlic butter rice.
Ingredients
Serves 4 · custom servings available with a Kiwi account
Baked Lemon-Herb Salmon
- 24 ounces salmon fillets (4 x 6 oz fillets, patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons (1 zested and juiced, 1 sliced into rounds for topping)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley (roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Garlic Butter Ricebase
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
- 2¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped, for finishing)
Roasted Asparagusside
- 1½ pounds asparagus (woody ends snapped off)
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ lemon (juiced, for finishing)
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (finely grated) — optional
Steps
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Baked Lemon-Herb Salmon
- Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down in a lightly oiled baking dish. 3 min
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. 5 min
- Spoon the herb mixture evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets, then lay the lemon rounds from the second lemon on top. 2 min
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. 10 min
- Bake the salmon on the center rack for 12–14 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork at its thickest point. 13 min
- Rest the salmon in the dish for 2 minutes before plating. 2 min
Garlic Butter Ricebase
- Rinse 1½ cups long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well. 3 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 3 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 2 min
- Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat in the garlic butter for 1 minute, then pour in 2¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth and ½ teaspoon kosher salt; bring to a boil. 4 min
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 18 minutes until all liquid is absorbed; remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 5 minutes. 23 min
- Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley before serving. 2 min
Roasted Asparagusside
- Snap the woody ends off 1½ pounds asparagus and arrange the spears in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. 4 min
- Drizzle 1½ tablespoons olive oil over the asparagus, then sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; toss to coat and spread back into a single layer. 3 min
- Roast at 400°F for 12–14 minutes until the spears are tender-crisp and the tips are lightly caramelized. 13 min
- Transfer the asparagus to a platter, squeeze ½ lemon over the top, and finish with 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan (optional) before serving. 2 min
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