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L1 BasicTaste (placeholder) 5.5/10
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Total 30 min
Baked salmon, potatoes, and asparagus
Updated 2026-10-08 - data v2026-10-08.2
Servings1
Nutrition
489 kcal Estimates
Percent of calories
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 7.4 g est.
- Cost
- $6.23 est.
- Cost per 10 g protein
- $1.72 est.
Recipe keys
- 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.
Ingredients
Amounts update with the serving control. Per serving is the base.
- Salmon, cooked5 oz (140 g)
- Potato, boiled1 medium (155 g)
- Asparagusadded estimate6 spears (100 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil1 tsp (5 g)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425°F.
- Toss potatoes and asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables, adding the salmon for the last 12 minutes.
- Plate and season with more salt if you want it.
Recipe ladder
L1 Basic
Baked salmon, potatoes, and asparagus
Current level
489 kcal · $6.23 est.
L2 Upgraded
Dijon-dill salmon with roasted potatoes
- kcal −20 lower
- Protein −3 g lower
- Carbs 0 g lower
- Fat 0 g lower
- Cost −0.27 lower est.
- Time +4 min higher
470 kcal · $5.96 est.
L3 Chef-y
Miso-glazed salmon with sesame asparagus
- kcal −6 lower
- Protein −3 g lower
- Carbs +4 g higher
- Fat −2 g lower
- Cost −0.75 lower est.
- Time −2 min lower
483 kcal · $5.48 est.
Nutrition values are estimates computed from ingredient weights. USDA verification is in progress.
Cite as: Macro Friendly Meals, "Baked salmon, potatoes, and asparagus", https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/salmon-potato-asparagus-l1, data v2026-10-08.2.