This delightful one-pan recipe brings together succulent salmon fillets, perfectly roasted asparagus, and flavorful cherry tomatoes. Drizzled with balsamic vinegar and baked to perfection, this dish is not only a visual feast but also a nutritional powerhouse. With the goodness of new potatoes and a handful of fresh basil leaves, it’s a complete and satisfying meal.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 400g new potatoes (halved if large)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 asparagus spears (trimmed and halved)
- 2 handfuls cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 salmon fillets (about 140g/5oz each)
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. In an ovenproof dish, combine the new potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and roast for 20 minutes until they start to develop a golden hue. Add the asparagus to the potatoes, toss, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
2. Introduce the cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar to the mix, then nestle the salmon fillets among the vegetables. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the ensemble and return to the oven for a final 10-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked to perfection. Sprinkle the dish with fresh basil leaves and serve straight from the pan.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 483
- Fat: 25g
- Saturates: 4g
- Carbs: 34g
- Sugars: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Low in Salt: 0.24g
Note that the nutritional information presented is an approximation and may fluctuate depending on the specific ingredients used and the sizes of portions.
Cooking Tips:
- Enhance freshness by squeezing a bit of lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Explore diverse flavors by experimenting with herbs like dill or thyme.
- Ensure the salmon is perfectly cooked by checking that it easily flakes with a fork.
