# Citrus Poached Salmon with Asparagus

> This quick and healthy fish-and-veggies dinner is highlighted by an easy fresh citrus sauce. A perfect low-carb, high-protein meal that's ready in 25 minutes.

**Prep time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 25 minutes
**Servings:** 4
**Calories:** 206 kcal per serving
**Storage:** Best served fresh

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## Ingredients

- 4 (4-ounce) fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound asparagus spears, woody bases removed
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 sprig fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)

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## Shopping List

### 🐟 Seafood
- [ ] 4 (4-ounce) fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 1 lemon
- [ ] 1 orange
- [ ] 1 pound asparagus spears
- [ ] Fresh parsley (need 2 tbsp snipped + garnish)

### 🧈 Dairy
- [ ] Butter (need 1 tbsp)

### 🧂 Spices
- [ ] Salt (need 1/4 tsp)
- [ ] Black pepper (need 1/8 tsp)

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## Instructions

1. **Thaw fish if needed.** Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Finely shred 1 teaspoon peel from lemon; set aside. Squeeze juice from the lemon and orange; combine juices. Measure 1/4 cup juice for dressing and set aside.

2. **Poach the salmon.** Pour the remaining juice into a large skillet; add water. Bring to boiling. Add salmon; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, for 4 minutes. Lay asparagus atop salmon (see Tips). Simmer 4 to 8 minutes more or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork and asparagus is crisp tender.

3. **Make the sauce.** Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine reserved 1/4 cup juices, snipped parsley, butter, reserved lemon peel, salt and pepper.

4. **Serve.** To serve, drizzle dressing mixture over salmon and asparagus. Garnish with additional fresh parsley leaves, if desired.

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## Tips

**Asparagus placement:** Asparagus in the liquid may take on a slightly olive green color during cooking.

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## Nutrition Facts

**Per serving:** 1 salmon fillet, 3/4 cup asparagus & 1 1/3 tablespoon dressing

- **Calories:** 206
- **Total carbohydrate:** 4g
- **Dietary fiber:** 1g
- **Total sugars:** 2g
- **Protein:** 24g
- **Total fat:** 10g
- **Saturated fat:** 3g
- **Cholesterol:** 70mg
- **Vitamin A:** 773IU
- **Vitamin C:** 14mg
- **Folate:** 67mcg
- **Sodium:** 225mg
- **Calcium:** 36mg
- **Iron:** 2mg
- **Magnesium:** 45mg
- **Potassium:** 719mg

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## Why It's Healthy

This recipe is:
- **Diabetes Appropriate** - Low carb with balanced macros
- **Egg Free** - Suitable for egg allergies
- **Gluten-Free** - No gluten-containing ingredients
- **High-Protein** - 24g protein per serving
- **Low Carbohydrate** - Only 4g carbs per serving
- **Low-Calorie** - Just 206 calories
- **Nut-Free** - Safe for nut allergies
- **Omega-3 Rich** - Salmon provides healthy fats
- **Soy-Free** - No soy products