Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus
This garlic butter salmon with asparagus is a complete dinner on one pan — flaky salmon fillets and tender asparagus roasted together in rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, tastes like restaurant meal, cleanup almost nothing. Healthy weeknight dinner that feels special.
Why You’ll Love It
- One pan. Salmon + asparagus roast together.
- 25 minutes. Faster than takeout.
- Rich garlic butter. Luxurious sauce.
- Healthy. Protein, omega-3s, vegetables.
- Impressive but easy. Fancy enough for guests.
Why It Works
Salmon and asparagus cook at same rate (12-15 min at 400°F). Garlic butter browns slightly, nutty flavor. Lemon brightens. Don’t overcook — pull at 125°F, rests to 135°F.
Key Ingredients
Salmon: 4 fillets (6 oz each). Asparagus: 1 lb. Butter: 6 Tbsp melted. Garlic: 5 cloves. Lemon: 1.
Tips
- Even thickness fillets. Trim asparagus ends. Don’t overcook.
Variations
- Broccoli: Swap asparagus for broccoli.
- Herbs: Add dill or thyme.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes.
What to Serve With
Rice, quinoa, crusty bread, salad.
Storage
To store: 3 days fridge.
To reheat: Gentle oven 300°F.
FAQs
Skin on or off?
Either works.
Frozen salmon?
Thaw first.
Asparagus mushy?
Don’t overcrowd pan.
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Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus
Flaky salmon fillets and tender asparagus roasted together in rich garlic butter sauce. One pan, 25 minutes, healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat 400°F. Line sheet pan with parchment.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, pepper. Arrange on pan.
- Place salmon fillets among asparagus. Season with salt, pepper, paprika.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice. Spoon over salmon and asparagus.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Roast 12-15 min until salmon flakes easily (125°F internal).
- Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
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