Description
A simple yet elegant dish of baked salmon with garlic butter and asparagus, perfect for weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets Salmon (skin-on)
- 1 bunch Asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Trim the asparagus ends and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down on the other side of the pan.
- Combine melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Spoon half over the salmon and a touch onto the asparagus.
- Roast for 10 to 12 minutes until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and spoon remaining garlic butter over the salmon. Let rest for a minute.
- Finish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use skin-on fillets for juiciness. Adjust cooking times based on salmon thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg