Everyone grab a fork and get those pinky fingers up, cause we about to get all fancy like up in huurrr. And by fancy I mean a ridiculously easy with a snazzy foreign name slapped on it. Repeat after me: Gremolataaaaa. Even better if you use your A-class Italian accent. Roll that rrrrrr. Grrrrrreeeemolataaaa!
Is your pinky still up? Good.
So let me first start off by saying that I heart citrus anything. It’s not a bad thing, though. IN FACT, it saves lives. A few weeks ago when Kyle and I went up to Big Bear with a group of friends, I practically (emphasis on the practically) saved all of their lives when I insisted on bringing a few oranges on our pontoon to protect us against scurvy. I mean, 4 hours on the raging Big Bear lake can really do a doozy on your vitamin C levels.
CHRISTINE SAVES THE DAY!!
Speaking of Kyle, one of his all-time favorite foods is salmon. Whenever we go to a steakhouse, I get my man on and always end up with a big hunk of juicy prime rib with mashed potatoes while he goes for the lean salmon dish. I don’t know if I’m just accustomed to growing up with a dad who eats beef like it’s going out of style and sits around relaxing with an iPad in one hand and a two day old baked potato in the other, but I’ve always associated salmon with being a more feminine food.
And don’t go thinkin’ that I’m hating on salmon. Luuuurrveee it. Especially when it’s as easy as this recipe! Super fresh, super fast, and super delicious! I don’t think cooking this could possible get any simpler. Both the asparagus and salmon cook together in just 15 minutes and are topped with a refreshing citrus gremolata, which is just fancy Italian for a chopped herb topping. The salmon comes out flakey and tender and when you get that perfect bite of succulent salmon, garlic-y asparagus, and flavorful citrus gremolata, your mouth will thank you. BOOM. Dinner is served! Not bad for a week night dinner, am I right?
Apart from being able to impress all my friends when they ask me what I made (oh, you know, just some Salmon with Citrus Gremolata and Roasted Garlic Asparagus… no big deal) this recipe is also super healthy. Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids which help contribute to normal brain function and keep your heart and joints healthy and asparagus is naturally low in calories and is a great source of potassium, folate, fiber, and several important vitamins. Doesn’t get much better than that!
Haha, my boyfriend and I are the exact same! He orders salmon so often when we’re out and I love a nice rare steak :/ He’s a big fan of citrus (as am I) so I must make this for him soon! Thanks for the recipe!
Hahah too funny! I guess we can be the men in the relationship when it comes to food ;). Fine by me!
Ha you DID save the day–anyone who thinks to bring snacks is a day-saver in my opinion. Luuuuurve salmon and this recipe! YUM.
Thanks for the support, girlie 😉
I love salmon! Sadly, Riley does not. Otherwise I’d be eating it all the time in my house. Maybe I’ll just make this when he’s not home
What a bummer! i feel like when it comes to salmon, you either love it or hate it.
Love salmon and the Orange is genius. I usually do lemon but this is a great way to still get citrus yet be different.
‘m a big lemon person as well, but mixing the two gives it such great flavor!
I love anything which involves fresh herbs, asparagus and citrus. I shall practice saying “Grrrrrreeeemolataaaa” though.
Oh and by the way, you totally saved all their lives.
Same here! Asparagus is my new obsession, but I might have gone a little overboard with the 3+ lbs of it that I bought haha ;).
This looks delicious! We just had Tilapia with Asparagus last night. I haven’t had a citrus gremolata before, I am going to try it!
Mhmm I love Tilapia as well! And you really should give it a try- it adds so much flavor!
This salmon sounds delicious, Christine! My husband and I eat it often and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. I love this citrus version! And the asparagus sounds delish, too! I roast mine but haven’t tried it with garlic yet. Thanks for sharing!
This salmon dish looks amazing! Love the gremolata, so flavourful! And the roasted garlic asparagus sound right up my street!
You know me and salmon are like BFF’s but chuck a steak in front of me and I’d swapsies…for a day. Epic looking recipe.
I’m late to the SALMON party! I apologize! I’ve never been a salmon person but my mom could eat it every day if you let her. Adding the citrus probably gives it such a nice POP of flavor.
Beautiful as always!
I liked how you cooked everything on one pan. It’s like a one pot meal, I mean one pan meal!
YUM! Salmon is my absolute favorite fish! Looks delicious, girl!! The one pan thing is pretty awesome too..would not have thought of that!
This looks like a delicious way of preparing salmon! Yum!
Yum! That looks so gorgeous and vibrant. Pinning now for fish day (only once a week in our house so far, but I will get it to two!!!)