DinnerSalmon & Greens
Omega-3 dense, anti-inflammatory and on the table in 25 minutes.
Prep
10m
Cook
15m
Total
25m
Servings
2
kcal
485
Protein
38g
Carbs
28g
Fat
22g
Macros per serving
Overview
Why it works
A weeknight dinner that doubles as joint and recovery support. Simple seared salmon over fresh greens - clean protein and micronutrients without the fuss.
- Wild salmon delivers ~2.5 g of EPA + DHA per serving - proven to reduce training-induced inflammation.
- Asparagus is rich in folate and prebiotic fiber to support gut and recovery health.
- Slow-burning sweet potato carbs refuel without spiking insulin.
Ingredients
Ingredients · 2 servings
Salmon
- 2 x 170 g salmon fillets, skin on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, lemon juice
Sides
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 medium sweet potato, sliced into wedges
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Mixed greens or kale for plating
Instructions
Step by step
- 1
Heat oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Toss sweet potato in olive oil, salt, pepper. Roast 20 minutes.
- 2
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook 3 more minutes.
- 4
Add asparagus to the roasting tray for the last 10 minutes.
- 5
Plate over fresh greens, squeeze lemon, serve with sweet potato wedges.
Pro Tips
Coach-level details
- Buy salmon with consistent thickness so it cooks evenly. Tail pieces overcook fast.
- Skin on means crispier crust and a fat barrier that keeps the flesh moist.
- Let salmon rest 2 minutes after cooking so juices redistribute.
Storage & Swaps
Keep it, swap it, save it
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a covered pan with a splash of water.
- Label containers with the prep date.
Smart swaps
- Swap maple for honey or date syrup.
- Swap salmon for arctic char or steelhead trout.
- Add 1/2 cup edamame for extra plant protein.
Pair with a program
Eating right is half the result.
Plug this recipe into an Onyx program for the other half - periodized training that actually moves the needle.
