Description
If you haven’t encountered sheet‑pan lemon garlic butter salmon with asparagus, here’s the scoop: it’s a complete, balanced meal cooked on a single baking sheet where salmon fillets and asparagus roast together, bathed in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. The dish features the rich, buttery flavors of garlic and lemon, combined with the hearty texture of salmon and the subtle earthy crunch of asparagus.
Ingredients
For the Salmon & Asparagus:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
For the Lemon Garlic Butter:
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil.
- Arrange salmon fillets in the center of the pan. Spread asparagus around them.
- Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and salmon. Season everything with salt and pepper.
- Make the butter: In a bowl, mash together butter, garlic, lemon zest, juice, parsley, and paprika until smooth.
- Top each salmon fillet with a generous spoonful of the lemon garlic butter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is flaky and asparagus is tender.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden finish.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices or extra herbs.
Notes
This sheet-pan salmon is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike. Pair it with roasted baby potatoes, quinoa, or a light salad for a complete meal. The lemon-garlic butter not only enhances the salmon but also infuses the asparagus with incredible flavor—making cleanup and cooking effortless!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Lemon garlic butter salmon, Sheet pan salmon and asparagus, One-pan salmon recipe