Easy Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon Fillet with Asparagus
This one-pan meal features tender, flaky salmon fillets infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, paired with crisp-tender asparagus. It's a quick, healthy, and elegant dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 fillets salmon about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
- 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or a skillet to preserve texture.
Make-Ahead Tip: The lemon-garlic marinade can be prepared up to a day in advance. Salmon can be marinated for up to 30 minutes before baking.
Substitutions: Use broccoli florets or green beans instead of asparagus. For a richer flavor, add a pat of butter on top of the salmon before baking.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with quinoa, brown rice, or a simple side salad for a complete meal.
Make-Ahead Tip: The lemon-garlic marinade can be prepared up to a day in advance. Salmon can be marinated for up to 30 minutes before baking.
Substitutions: Use broccoli florets or green beans instead of asparagus. For a richer flavor, add a pat of butter on top of the salmon before baking.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with quinoa, brown rice, or a simple side salad for a complete meal.