Description
This Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus recipe is a quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender salmon fillets roasted alongside fresh asparagus. Coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with lemon zest and parsley, it offers a perfect balance of rich and zesty flavors for a healthy, elegant dinner ready in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon & Vegetables
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on if desired
- 1 lb (450g) asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for roasting the salmon and asparagus evenly.
- Prepare Asparagus: On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the trimmed asparagus with the olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer around the perimeter of the baking sheet, leaving a clear space in the center for the salmon fillets.
- Season Salmon: Season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down if desired in the center space of the baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with finely chopped garlic, chopped fresh parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Apply Sauce: Drizzle the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets to coat them generously.
- Roast in Oven: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 10 to 12 minutes. Cook until the salmon is fully cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, while asparagus becomes tender yet crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Notes
- For extra crisp asparagus, arrange them in a single layer without overlapping.
- Check salmon doneness by seeing if it flakes easily with a fork.
- Skin-on salmon helps hold the fillet together during cooking and adds flavor.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with dill or basil for a different herbal note.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
