Weight Loss-Friendly Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Baking the salmon and asparagus on the same tray means less cleanup and a dinner that's ready in under half an hour — asparagus on one side gets a drizzle of olive oil and garlic, salmon on the other gets brushed with oil, lemon juice, and paprika. Snapping off the woody ends of the asparagus before roasting keeps every bite tender.

Salmon brings a good amount of protein and healthy fats to the plate, and pairing it with a low-calorie vegetable like asparagus keeps the whole meal aligned with a weight-loss-friendly approach without leaving you hungry afterward. Fifteen to eighteen minutes in the oven is usually enough for the salmon to flake easily.

Garnish with lemon slices and serve straight off the tray.