It’s the season for delicious green asparagus! I love these very healthy veggies for their versatility and easy cooking. I use them in quiche, stir fry, grilled, cooked or baked.
HEALTH PROPERTIES OF THIS MEAL
Salmon: packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids which are boosting your metabolism and burn fat. These fatty acids also have a positive effect on your cardiovascular health, protecting you against heart disease.
Asparagus: it’s in the top 10 healthiest vegetables. It’s high in vitamin K, folate, anti-inflammatory nutrients and antioxidants. Asparagus have so many health benefits that I will just sum them up without further explanation: heart health, regulating blood sugar, lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, pregnancy health, anti-aging properties, preventing kidney stones, digestive health and they may even protect you from or help you fight cancer. What’s not to like (except maybe smelly pee).
Things from your kitchen |
INGREDIENTS for 2 people |
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Tin foil |
Green asparagus |
16-20 |
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Chopping board |
fresh salmon |
1 big piece |
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Kitchen knife |
Thyme, dill or rosemary |
1,5 tbsp |
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Oven with baking tray |
Lemon (organic) |
1 |
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Small bowl |
Olive oil |
2 tbsp |
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Side dish |
Garlic |
1 clove, minced |
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Fresh pasta or potatoes |
Salt and Pepper |
Freshly ground |
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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to app. 220 degrees. Cut the aluminium foil in four sheets of about 40 cm and layer them (double layer of foil for each package). Layer 8-10 asparagus on a sheet 2. Stir the oliveoil together with the garlic in the bowl and drizzle half of it over the asparagus 3. Cut the lemon into thin slices 4. De-skin the salmon with a sharp knife and cut into two pieces 5. Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper and place on top of the asparagus. Sprinkle the rest of the oliveoil on top 6. Place the lemon and herbs on top and fold the foil into a package 7. Place in the oven for about 20-30 minutes (depending on thickness of the salmon). Unwrap and serve warm Enjoy! |