Grilled salmon with asparagus is a flavorful and simple meal that takes less than thirty minutes to make. It’s a great option for warmer days when cooking outside feels just right. Grilling helps keep the kitchen cool and brings out great flavor in the food. This is one of my favorite summer dinners because it’s quick, healthy, and always turns out well. With just a few ingredients and a short time on the grill, you can have a fresh and satisfying meal on the table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skin-on fresh salmon fillets
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- zest of one medium lemon
- juice of 1/2 medium lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
- Prepare the salmon and asparagus by drizzling with olive oil, and sprinkling with salt and pepper. Be sure to brush the olive oil evenly to cover the entire surface of the salmon.
- Place the salmon on the grill, skin side up. Add the asparagus to the grill. Cook 6-8 minutes, then carefully flip the salmon using a thin spatula. Rotate the asparagus to ensure that it cooks evenly. Cook the salmon for an additional 5-6 minutes with the skin side down, then remove the salmon and asparagus from the grill.
- To make the lemon garlic butter, whisk together the melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Pour the butter over the cooked salmon and asparagus, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25 lb · Calories: 275 kcal · Carbohydrates: 2 g · Protein: 24 g · Fat: 19 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Cholesterol: 85 mg · Sodium: 126 mg · Potassium: 670 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 736 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 30 mg · Iron: 2 mg