Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Asparagus (Print View)
Tender salmon baked in zesty lemon garlic butter with roasted asparagus. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon & Marinade
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 tsp lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Roasted Asparagus
10 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - Lemon slices or wedges
15 - Extra chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Arrange salmon fillets on one half of the baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
03 - On the other half of the baking sheet, spread asparagus in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
04 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender.
05 - Remove from oven. Garnish salmon and asparagus with lemon slices and extra parsley before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like you spent hours simmering sauce but actually comes together in under thirty minutes.
- The buttery lemon glaze soaks into everything making every bite feel luxurious.
02 -
- Do not overcook the salmon or it will become dry and tough very quickly.
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge.
03 -
- Use a microplane for the lemon zest to avoid getting the bitter white pith.
- Let the fish rest for a few minutes before serving to keep it moist.