Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus
A flavorful and nutritious dish featuring tender salmon fillets and crisp-tender asparagus, all roasted together with a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare asparagus: Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Roast asparagus: Bake for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Make garlic butter: Mix melted butter with garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add salmon: Move asparagus to the side and place salmon fillets in the center of the pan.
- Coat with butter: Spoon garlic butter over salmon and drizzle any extra over the asparagus.
- Finish roasting: Bake for 8 more minutes, then broil on high for 3–5 minutes until salmon is golden and flakes easily.
- Serve: Let rest for a few minutes, then serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can swap asparagus for green beans or broccoli if preferred.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.