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Grilled Asparagus and Salmon over Rice

A quick and healthy weeknight dinner featuring perfectly grilled salmon and asparagus served over fluffy rice. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and ready in about 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
2
Calories
650
Protein
40g
Grilled Asparagus and Salmon over Rice
HealthyQuickAmericanGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSalmonFlakyTender

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Brush the salmon fillets with the oil mixture on both sides. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and toss with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt.

  3. Step 3

    Place the salmon on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the asparagus to the grill in a single layer.

  4. Step 4

    After 4-5 minutes, flip the salmon and turn the asparagus. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily, and the asparagus is tender with char marks.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from grill. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the salmon and asparagus. Slice the other half into wedges for serving.

  6. Step 6

    Divide the cooked rice between two plates. Top with the grilled salmon and asparagus. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Small bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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