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Seafood
Dinner
6 June 2025
Categories
Seafood
Dinner
Baked Salmon with Asparagus
‘Matariki is a time of Transition and Remembrance’
Ingredients:
2 salmon fillets (about 180–200g each)
1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zest & juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh dill, parsley, or thyme for garnish
Bowl of Rice (Optional)
METHOD:
Preheat to 200°C.
Line a baking sheet with baking paper or foil.
Arrange asparagus in a single layer on one side.
Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the other side.
Drizzle olive oil over both salmon and asparagus.
Sprinkle with garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Squeeze half the lemon over everything.
Bake for 12–15 mins, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender.
Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
Serve with rice (optional)
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