Module 12 · Quick Dinners
Salmon with Fines Herbes Sauce Verte & Roasted Asparagus
Salmon with Fines Herbes Sauce Verte & Roasted Asparagus is a keto dinner with 4.8 g net carbs, 37 g protein and 64 g fat per serving (743 kcal). It serves 2 and takes 25 minutes in total.
Rosy salmon, sweet roasted asparagus and a vivid French green sauce of tarragon, chives, parsley and dill: spring on a plate.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: fish, mustard. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 2 servings · Active time: 15 min · Total time: 25 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 4.8 g |
| Protein | 37 g |
| Fat | 64 g |
| Energy | 743 kcal |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 2 piece skin-on salmon fillets, about 160 g each
- 300 g organic asparagus, woody ends snapped
- 2 tbsp organic olive oil
- 10 g organic tarragon leaves
- 15 g organic parsley
- 10 g organic chives
- 10 g organic dill
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp organic lemon juice
- 1 piece small organic garlic clove
- 0.5 tsp sea salt and pepper
Step-by-step method
- Heat the oven to 220 °C (fan 200 °C). Toss the asparagus with 1 tbsp oil and salt on a tray.
- Blitz the herbs, mustard, garlic, lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil to a loose, bright green sauce. Season.
- Season the salmon, rub with the remaining oil and lay skin-side up next to the asparagus.
- Roast 10–12 minutes until the salmon flakes but is still rosy in the centre (50–52 °C).
- Serve the salmon on the asparagus with plenty of sauce verte.
Chef’s tips
- Make the sauce just before serving so it stays vivid green.
Variations
- Use trout or Arctic char.
- Stir a spoonful of crème fraîche into the sauce for a creamy version.
Storage
Sauce keeps 1 day; salmon 2 days in the fridge.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Salmon with Fines Herbes Sauce Verte & Roasted Asparagus?
One serving has 4.8 g net carbohydrates, 37 g protein and 64 g fat (743 kcal). The recipe makes 2 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Salmon with Fines Herbes Sauce Verte & Roasted Asparagus ahead, store or freeze it?
Sauce keeps 1 day; salmon 2 days in the fridge.
Which allergens are in Salmon with Fines Herbes Sauce Verte & Roasted Asparagus?
It contains fish and mustard, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Salmon with Fines Herbes Sauce Verte & Roasted Asparagus gluten-free?
Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.
Can I vary Salmon with Fines Herbes Sauce Verte & Roasted Asparagus?
Yes. Use trout or Arctic char. Stir a spoonful of crème fraîche into the sauce for a creamy version.