Shelly's Recipe

ROASTED SALMON & ASPARAGUS

Category: Fish and Seafood

1 pound fresh asparagus, woody ends snapped off
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
1-1/4 pounds fresh salmon with or without skin
Salt & pepper
Zest & juice from 1 lemon
2 tbsp chopped red onion
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp drained capers

Preheat oven to 450F. Place asparagus in mound on baking sheet. Mist with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir to blend. Place salmon atop asparagus. Mist fish with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until salmon is just opaque in center, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, red onion, olive oil and thyme with mini food processor or whisk. Stir in capers. Pour sauce over salmon to serve. Serves 4