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Effort: 1 of 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Total 30 min

Baked salmon, potatoes, and asparagus

Updated 2026-10-24 · data v2026-10-23.1

Real Food — based on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines

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Estimated macros at 1×

486 kcal

Percent of calories

  • Protein 29 percent of calories
  • Carbs 29 percent of calories
  • Fat 42 percent of calories
Protein per 100 kcal
7.4 g
Cost
$6.23 est.
Cost per 10 g protein
$1.74 est.

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

  • Pescatarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free

Why this recipe is worth the hype

  • 36 g protein for about $6.23 (est.)
  • One pan, three foods, dinner is done.
  • Salmon brings fat so you barely need extra oil.
  • Potatoes keep the plate filling.

Fast, Flavorful, Feast

Per serving · USDA-based totals from repo data

DishkcalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)Est. costVs current

Fast

Effort: 1 of 3

Baked salmon, potatoes, and asparagus

486363523$6.23 (est.)

Current level

Flavorful

Effort: 2 of 3

Dijon-dill salmon with roasted potatoes

470333422$5.96 (est.)
  • kcal −16 lower
  • Protein −3 g lower
  • Carbs −1 g lower
  • Fat −1 g lower
  • Cost −0.27 lower est.
  • Time +4 min higher

Feast

Effort: 3 of 3

Miso-glazed salmon with sesame asparagus

481333921$5.48 (est.)
  • kcal −5 lower
  • Protein −3 g lower
  • Carbs +4 g higher
  • Fat −2 g lower
  • Cost −0.75 lower est.
  • Time −2 min lower

Ingredients at 1×

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Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss potatoes and asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables, adding the salmon for the last 12 minutes.
  4. Plate and season with more salt if you want it.

Macros use USDA FoodData Central per-100g values times the gram weights in this recipe.

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Cite as: Baked salmon, potatoes, and asparagus, Macro Friendly Meals, https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/salmon-potato-asparagus-fast (updated 2026-10-24).