Paleo Grilled Salmon with Asparagus
A bold, plant-powered paleo dish featuring grilled vegan “salmon” and perfectly charred asparagus. Smoky, savory, and totally sea-free.
Ingredients
- 2 vegan salmon fillets store-bought or homemade
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus ends trimmed
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh dill or parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving for that flair
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Feel free to act like a BBQ queen.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir like you mean it.
- Brush marinade generously over vegan salmon and asparagus. Don’t hold back—it’s not your ex’s feelings.
- Place asparagus on grill, cook for 8 minutes, turning occasionally until slightly charred and tender.
- Add the salmon, grill for 3–4 minutes per side until crisp on the outside and steamy inside.
- Serve hot, garnished with herbs and lemon wedges. Snap a pic, you earned it.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Vitamin C: 35%
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin D: 10%
- Magnesium: 14%
💁♀️ Tips to Take It from Just Okay to Grill Goddess
- Add crushed red pepper if you're feeling spicy.
- Toss some cherry tomatoes on the grill for color and sass.
- Drizzle with tahini or vegan garlic aioli for extra drama.
- Serve over cauliflower rice if you’re paleo-ing extra hard.
- Use a cedar plank for smoky flavor and serious wow factor.