Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring salmon with asparagus in a lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets and asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour lemon butter sauce over salmon and asparagus.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for the best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness.
- Pair with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: salmon, asparagus, lemon butter, easy dinner, healthy recipe