High-Protein Baked Salmon & Asparagus Meal Prep Bowl: 40 Grams of Protein Under $5

This baked salmon and asparagus meal prep bowl brings a restaurant-quality dinner into your weekly prep routine without much effort at all. Salmon and asparagus roast together on a single sheet pan, seasoned simply with garlic, lemon zest, and a good drizzle of olive oil that lets the natural flavor of the fish shine through. A finishing squeeze of fresh lemon juice right out of the oven brightens everything, cutting through the richness of the salmon in the best way. Paired with a scoop of fluffy quinoa, this bowl delivers 40 grams of protein along with heart-healthy fats and a solid dose of vegetables, making it one of the more nutrient-dense options in the Sunday meal prep lineup. Since everything cooks on one pan, this recipe scales easily if you want to prep several servings at once for the week ahead. At under $5 per serving, it’s a genuinely elevated meal prep option that doesn’t feel like a compromise on flavor or quality.

High-Protein Baked Salmon & Asparagus Meal Prep Bowl

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Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 oz salmon fillet
• 1 cup asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the salmon fillet and asparagus on the baking sheet.
3. Drizzle both with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
5. Drizzle the lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus right after removing from the oven.
6. Spoon the cooked quinoa into a meal prep container.
7. Top with the baked salmon and roasted asparagus.
8. Serve warm, or store for later in the week.

Notes

Buy salmon fillets when they’re on sale or as a larger family pack and portion them into 6-ounce servings for the freezer, keeping this meal prep dinner reliably under $5.