Balsamic & Honey Glazed Salmon with Lemony Asparagus

Balsamic & Honey Glazed Salmon with Lemony Asparagus

Ready in 60 minutes, for 2 servings

Very healthy

Dairy free

Gluten free

INGREDIENTS:

- apple cider vinegar

- herbes de provence

- balsamic vinegar

- salt and pepper

- grape seed oil

- lemon juice

- dried dill

- marinade

- honey

EQUIPMENT:

- mixing bowl

- blender

1) In a small mixing bowl or blender, combine all of the ingredients for the balsamic marinade except for the lemon juice (balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp grapeseed oil, honey, dried dill, herbs de provence, salt and pepper).

INGREDIENTS:

- vinegar

- cooking oil

EQUIPMENT:

- whisk

2) Whisk or blend until oil and vinegar are well incorporated and no longer separate.

INGREDIENTS:

- salmon fillets

EQUIPMENT:

- casserole dish

- baking pan

3) Place salmon fillet in a baking dish (I use a small casserole dish).

INGREDIENTS:

- lemon juice

- marinade

- salmon

- fish

EQUIPMENT:

- oven

4) Pour the marinade over the salmon and allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 24 hours covered in the refrigerator). Turn your oven on high broil. Just before putting the salmon in the oven, drizzle the lemon juice over the fish.

INGREDIENTS:

- asparagus

- salmon

EQUIPMENT:

- oven

5) Bake for 10 to 12 minutes on the top rack or until salmon is glazed, browned and sizzling.While the salmon is baking, prepare the asparagus. Wash the asparagus and cut off the bottom inch and a half of each stalk and discard.

INGREDIENTS:

- asparagus

- spread

EQUIPMENT:

- frying pan

6) Spread the asparagus on in a large skillet.

INGREDIENTS:

- grape seed oil

- asparagus

- spread

- cooking oil

7) Drizzle the grapeseed oil over the asparagus and spread the oil on the asparagus with your hands so that all stalks are completely coated.

INGREDIENTS:

- salt and pepper

- asparagus

8) Sprinkle asparagus with desired amount of salt and pepper.

9) Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

- vegetable stock

EQUIPMENT:

- frying pan

10) Add the two tablespoons of vegetable stock and cover the skillet.

11) Saute 4 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

- minced garlic

12) Remove lid and add the minced garlic.

INGREDIENTS:

- lemon zest

- asparagus

13) Place cover back over the asparagus. Continue cooking an additional 3 to 5 minutes until asparagus is cooked but not too soft. Grate lemon zest over the top of the asparagus.