Description
This easy sheet pan garlic butter salmon and asparagus is a quick, one-pan meal that delivers restaurant-quality results in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features perfectly flaky salmon and crisp-tender asparagus in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon filets (6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Position the rack in the middle of the oven. Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare the asparagus: Wash and snap off woody ends. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer on one side of the prepared sheet pan.
- Make the garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
- Prep the salmon: Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down on the other side of the sheet pan, leaving space between each piece.
- Roast the asparagus first: Place the sheet pan with just the asparagus in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Add the salmon: After 5 minutes, pull the pan out and place the salmon filets on the empty side. Spoon about half the garlic butter mixture over the salmon. Return the pan to the oven.
- Roast for 10-12 minutes, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F).
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden crust.
- Finish with remaining garlic butter: Drizzle reserved garlic butter over the salmon and asparagus.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley and lemon zest over everything. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Don’t crowd the pan; use two pans if needed. Watch the garlic to avoid burning. Let salmon sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cooking. Pat salmon dry for best results. For consistent cooking, use salmon filets of similar thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet with
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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