Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flaky salmon and tender asparagus, all bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce. This Sheet-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus is not only easy to prepare but also promises to elevate your dinner experience with its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this dish will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange salmon fillets on one side of the pan and asparagus on the other. Drizzle both with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika if desired.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g) with asparagus
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg