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Spiced Salmon

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-50 minutes (including roasting potatoes and asparagus)
  • Total Time: 55-65 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Side Dish
  • Method: Baking, Pan-searing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This flavorful and healthy dinner combines tender spiced salmon, crispy garlic herb potatoes, and cheesy asparagus for a complete meal. The salmon is perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne for just the right amount of heat, while the garlic herb potatoes are golden and crispy. The cheesy asparagus is the perfect side to complete this easy-to-make dish


Ingredients

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  1. For the Spiced Salmon:

    • 2 salmon fillets
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
    • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
    • Salt & black pepper, to taste
    • 1 tbsp butter (for finishing)
    • Lemon wedges (for serving)

    For the Garlic Herb Potatoes:

    • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp butter, melted
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp dried parsley
    • 1/2 tsp thyme
    • Salt & black pepper, to taste

    For the Cheesy Asparagus:

    1. 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
    2. 1 tbsp olive oil
    3. 2 tbsp butter, melted
    4. 2 garlic cloves, minced
    5. 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan
    6. Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

For the Spiced Salmon:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a pan over medium heat.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and rub it with olive oil.
  3. Mix the spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper) in a small bowl, and evenly coat both fillets with the spice mixture.
  4. Baking Method: Place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Pan-Seared Method: Heat a pan over medium heat, cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until flaky.
  5. Add butter on top of the hot salmon fillets and let it melt.
  6. Serve the salmon with fresh lemon wedges.

For the Garlic Herb Potatoes:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, and herbs (oregano, parsley, thyme). Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

For the Cheesy Asparagus:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) (or cook alongside the potatoes).
  2. Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes until slightly tender.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese over the asparagus and return it to the oven for 2-3 more minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • You can adjust the cayenne pepper in the salmon to suit your heat preference.
  • The potatoes and asparagus can be cooked together in the same oven for convenience.
  • If you prefer, you can swap the mozzarella for Parmesan cheese in the asparagus dish for a sharper flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg