Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
• 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 lemon (sliced into rounds for garnish)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

2. 2

   Place the salmon fillets in the center of the baking sheet and arrange the trimmed asparagus spears around them in a single layer.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.

4. 4

   Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets and the asparagus.

5. 5

   Season everything generously with salt and black pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Top the salmon fillets with lemon slices.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For thicker salmon fillets, you may need to add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time. If you prefer your asparagus very soft, you can start roasting it 5 minutes before adding the salmon to the pan.

Nutrition per serving

• salmon
• asparagus
• sheet pan
• healthy
• low carb
• dinner
• seafood
• baked