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Baked salmon rolls filled with green asparagus spears and topped with fresh basil

Asparagus Lemon Basil Salmon Rolls

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) , sliced thin lengthwise
  • 16 thin asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Blanch trimmed asparagus in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then immediately submerge in an ice bath; drain and pat dry.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chopped basil to create the marinade.
  4. Lay the salmon slices flat on a clean workspace and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  5. Brush the top surface of each salmon slice with a portion of the lemon basil mixture.
  6. Place 4 asparagus spears at one end of each salmon slice and roll the fish tightly around the vegetables.
  7. Secure each roll with a toothpick and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush the remaining herb mixture over the exterior of the salmon rolls.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.