Description
A simple and flavorful sheet pan meal featuring lemon garlic butter salmon with asparagus. Quick to prepare and easy to clean up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb), trimmed
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the asparagus on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with half the melted butter, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining butter, sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper, and top with lemon slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and the asparagus is tender.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve warm with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Marinate salmon in lemon juice, garlic, and butter for 30 minutes for extra flavor.
- Add cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: sheet pan salmon, lemon garlic butter salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner