Keto sheet pan salmon asparagus: a tasty meal in minutes!
A quick and delicious keto-friendly meal featuring salmon and asparagus, all cooked on a single sheet pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dijon mustard, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the sheet pan and arrange the asparagus around them.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Sprinkle capers on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables if desired.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg