Description
A delicious and easy salmon recipe baked in garlic butter and surrounded by fresh asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 lemon slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and prepare a second large sheet of foil for wrapping.
- Place asparagus in the center of the foil, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, and zest.
- Place salmon fillets on top of the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and top with lemon slices.
- Fold foil over the salmon and seal to make a packet. Place the packet on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, depending on thickness. Optionally broil uncovered for 2-3 minutes for a golden top.
- Carefully open the foil, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with pan juices spooned over.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Adjust the baking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet and some asparagus
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg