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Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce and Asparagus

Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce and Asparagus

Dinner
Prep Time
25min
Cook Time
35min
Servings
2
Calories
650
Chef's Note

For meal prep, store the sauce separately and reheat the salmon gently to prevent drying out. The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance, and actually improves in flavor after a day in the refrigerator. If you don't have a grill, you can use a grill pan or bake the salmon at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.

Tags
salmon
seafood
grilled
high-protein
low-carb
meal-prep
diabetic-friendly
dinner
healthy
omega-3
Ingredients
  • 12 oz salmon fillets

  • 1 bunch asparagus

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 whole lemons

  • 1/4 cup fresh dill

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions
  • 1

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

  • 2

    While quinoa cooks, prepare the lemon-dill sauce. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, juice of 1 lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  • 3

    Trim the woody ends from 1 bunch of asparagus and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Toss the vegetables with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  • 4

    Pat 12 oz of salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining black pepper.

  • 5

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grates to prevent sticking.

  • 6

    Place salmon skin-side down on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and fish flakes easily with a fork.

  • 7

    While salmon cooks, place asparagus and tomatoes in a grill basket or on a piece of foil with holes poked in it. Grill for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until asparagus is tender-crisp and tomatoes begin to burst.

  • 8

    Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of half a lemon, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.

  • 9

    Serve salmon over quinoa with grilled vegetables on the side. Drizzle with lemon-dill sauce and garnish with remaining fresh dill and lemon wedges from the remaining half lemon.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
650
Calories
46g
Protein
73g
Carbs
20g
Fat

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