Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus
A vibrant, restaurant-quality one-pan meal that pairs flaky salmon with crisp-tender asparagus in a zesty garlic butter sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Extra-Large Rimmed Sheet Pan: A heavy-duty 13x18 inch (half-sheet) pan is vital to ensure the salmon and asparagus have enough space to roast rather than steam.
- 1 Professional Chef’s Knife: Essential for the precision slicing of lemon wheels and trimming the asparagus ends.
- 1 Digital Instant-Read Thermometer: The only way to guarantee your lemon garlic butter salmon reaches the perfect internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) without overcooking.
- 1 Stainless Steel Fish Spatula: Its thin, flexible edge allows you to lift the delicate salmon fillets off the pan without breaking the skin.
Ingredients
- 2 large salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon half juiced, half sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Set oven to 400°F ($200^circ C$) with the sheet pan inside.
- Prep: Pat salmon and asparagus completely dry.
- Sauce: Whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Assemble: Carefully remove the hot pan. Place asparagus and salmon on it. Drizzle sauce evenly and top salmon with lemon slices.
- Bake: Roast for 12–15 minutes until salmon reaches $145^circ F$ ($63^circ C$) and flakes easily.
- Serve: Serve immediately with any pan juices drizzled on top.
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Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Protein: 38g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Healthy Fats: 32g (including high concentrations of Omega-3)
- Fiber: 3g
- Vitamin K: 110% DV (from asparagus)