Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus Recipe Awaits!
A delicious and easy recipe for sheet pan garlic butter salmon and asparagus, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets and asparagus on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg