Grilled salmon with asparagus: 10-minute meal

Eating fish when you are in a rush doesn’t have to involve a trip to the local chippy. This simple, tasty and nutritionally balanced salmon recipe by chef Karol Gladki (karolgladki.com) can be prepared in less than ten minutes, making it easy to enjoy the benefits of this oily
fish in your diet regularly.
 
Ingredients 200g salmon fillet / 1 pack of asparagus tips / 100g peas / A handful of spinach / 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil / 

To make

• Preheat the grill to 180°C.
• Place the salmon on a baking tray and grill it for eight minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Meanwhile, warm your pan over a medium heat and add half the olive oil.
• Add the asparagus tips to the pan and fry for three minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add the peas and cook for another two minutes.
• Add the spinach and cook for a further two minutes.
• Serve the salmon with the vegetables and dress it with the remaining olive oil and lemon.

Ingredient breakdown

Salmon ‘It’s rich in muscle-building protein,’ says Gladki, ‘and omega 3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation after a workout.’
 
Spinach ‘This is a great source of iron, which helps to supply muscles with oxygen, and contains bone-strengthening vitamin K.’
 
Peas ‘They’re packed with vitamin B1, which helps reduce sugar cravings. They also provide mood-boosting vitamin C.’
 
Asparagus ‘This contains vitamin E and folate, which help to reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.