Roasted Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets 2 x 150g
• Asparagus 1 x 300g bunch
• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• Lemon 1
• Garlic 2 cloves, minced
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Fresh dill, chopped (optional) small bunch

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
2. Trim the tough woody ends from the asparagus spears. Toss them with 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking tray.
3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with kitchen paper. Place them on the same baking tray amongst the asparagus.
4. Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil over the salmon. Scatter the minced garlic over the fish and asparagus. Slice half of the lemon and place slices on top of the salmon fillets.
5. Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
6. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half over the salmon and asparagus. Garnish with fresh dill, if using, before serving.