Grilled Salmon with Asparagus and Red Onion
A quick and elegant sheet-pan dinner featuring juicy grilled salmon, tender asparagus, and sweet red onion, finished with a bright lemon dressing and a pop of pomegranate seeds.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
Step 2
Trim the woody ends from the 1 bunch asparagus and cut the 1 red onion into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss both with 2 tbsp of the olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Place the asparagus and onion wedges on the grill in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until charred and tender-crisp. Transfer to a platter.
Step 4
Grill the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the flesh flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internally.
Step 5
While the salmon cooks, zest and juice the 1 lemon into a small bowl. Whisk in the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to make a simple dressing.
Step 6
Arrange the grilled salmon over the vegetables. Drizzle with the lemon dressing and sprinkle with the 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
Step 7
Optional: add fresh chopped parsley or dill on top if you have it.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Small bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
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