Fish & Seafood Fish Salmon Salmon Fillet Citrus Poached Salmon with Asparagus 4.2 (13) 12 Reviews This quick and healthy fish-and-veggies dinner is highlighted by an easy fresh citrus sauce. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 14, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Credit: Photographer: Diana Chistruga Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Omega-3 Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This 25-minute salmon dinner is great for busy weeknights.Salmon provides protein and healthy fats, while asparagus adds essential vitamins.The fresh citrus sauce brings a bright, zesty flavor to the dish. Photographer: Diana Chistruga Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 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 ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 sprig fresh parsley leaves Directions 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. Photographer: Diana Chistruga 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. Photographer: Diana Chistruga Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine reserved 1/4 cup juices, snipped parsley, butter, reserved lemon peel, salt and pepper. Photographer: Diana Chistruga To serve, drizzle dressing mixture over salmon and asparagus. Garnish with additional fresh parsley leaves, if desired. Tips Asparagus in the liquid may take on a slightly olive green color. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine; updated April 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 206 Calories 10g Fat 4g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 salmon fillet, 3/4 cup asparagus & 1 1/3 Tbsp. dressing Calories 206 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 2g Protein 24g 48% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 70mg 23% Vitamin A 773IU 15% Vitamin C 14mg 15% Folate 67mcg 17% Sodium 225mg 10% Calcium 36mg 3% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 45mg 11% Potassium 719mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.