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grilled salmon over quinoa with a side of grilled asparagus topped over quinoa.
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Baked Salmon and Asparagus with Honey Glaze

Baked Honey Salmon & Asparagus Bowls are a delicious, high-protein meal that is perfect for meal prep. Fillets of salmon are seasoned with honey, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon filets
  • 1.5 pound asparagus ends trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F for and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  • Rub the 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon filets with this mixture and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the 1.5 pound asparagus with the remaining tablespoon of oil, minced 2 cloves garlic, salt, and pepper to your taste.
  • Place the asparagus next to the salmon in the pan and bake for 5-7 minutes more, until the salmon is flaky and the asparagus is just tender.
  • Assemble the meal prep bowls by dividing the 2 cups cooked quinoa into 4 glass containers. Once the salmon and asparagus are done baking, let them cool, then add them to the meal prep containers along with the lemon wedges (from 1 lemon)
  • Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (equally) and refrigerate for no more than 3 days.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in airtight containers.
  • The salmon, veggies, and quinoa will keep fresh in the fridge for up to about 3 days.
  • If you prefer to use another protein, you can. Swap the salmon with any other fish or chicken breast
  • Instead of honey, you may use maple syrup
  • Swap quinoa with White rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1401IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 6mg