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High Protein Salmon Dinner: Honey Glazed Salmon with Asparagus Recipe

Name: High Protein Salmon Dinner: Honey Glazed Salmon with Asparagus Recipe
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 240 g
Ingredients: salmon fillet 18 oz; asparagus 1 lb; lemon 1 piece; olive oil 2 tbsp; honey 3 tbsp; soy sauce 1 tbsp; garlic 2 cloves; black pepper 0.5 tsp; salt 0.5 tsp

Salmon glazed with honey and roasted alongside asparagus — this is what a beautiful high protein dinner looks like. One pan, 25 minutes, minimal cleanup.

Cook 25 min Difficulty EASY 370 kcal

#mediterranean #high protein #diabetic friendly #low carb

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

salmon fillet 18 oz
asparagus 1 lb
lemon 1 piece

Seasonings/Sauce

olive oil 2 tbsp
honey 3 tbsp
soy sauce 1 tbsp
garlic 2 cloves
black pepper 0.5 tsp
salt 0.5 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 16 g 17%

Protein 33 g 36%

Fat 17 g 41%

Serving size 240g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3

Pat salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on one half of the sheet pan; arrange trimmed asparagus on the other half.
4

Brush the honey glaze generously over the salmon and drizzle the remainder onto the asparagus; toss asparagus lightly to coat.
5

Roast for 20 minutes in the center rack, or until salmon is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender yet crisp.
6

Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over both salmon and asparagus before serving for brightness.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The star ingredient here is the salmon fillet, which defines both the flavor and the protein content of the dish. Paired with asparagus and accented by a sweet-savory honey glaze, salmon is essential for the recipe's identity and nutritional profile.

Q. How should I control the oven heat for best results?

Roast the salmon and asparagus at 400°F (200°C) in the center of the oven. This carefully selected high heat allows the salmon to cook through quickly without drying, while the asparagus turns tender-crisp in 20 minutes. Avoid higher temperatures or extended times to prevent overcooking.

Q. How do I keep the salmon moist and avoid overcooking?

Brush the honey glaze generously and avoid overbaking. Check the salmon after 18 minutes; it should flake easily with a fork but remain juicy inside. Keeping the skin-on, roasting with glaze, and pulling the fish as soon as it’s opaque all help retain moisture.

Q. What are the nutrition facts per serving?

Each serving (240g) provides roughly 370 kcal, 33g protein (36% of calories), 16g carbohydrates (17%), and 17g fat (41%). This makes it a truly high-protein, balanced dinner with moderate fats and relatively low carbs.

High Protein Salmon Dinner: Honey Glazed Salmon with Asparagus Recipe

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