Garlic-Butter Roasted Salmon with Asparagus
This recipe features succulent salmon fillets roasted with asparagus, infused with a garlic-butter sauce. It’s a simple yet elegant dish, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the salmon fillets and asparagus in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the butter mixture evenly over the salmon and asparagus.
- Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Adjust garlic and dill quantities to your preference.
- If you don’t have fresh lemon, bottled lemon juice works as well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg