Easy Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon with Asparagus
This one-pan baked lemon garlic salmon with asparagus delivers a complete, nutritious meal in under 30 minutes. The salmon turns out flaky and tender, while the asparagus roasts to crisp-tender perfection, all infused with bright lemon and savory garlic butter.
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 tbsp butter melted
- 1 medium lemon juiced and zested
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or dried thyme
- 1 tsp 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 at 300°F to prevent drying out. Make-Ahead: You can prep the lemon garlic butter mixture and trim the asparagus up to 1 day ahead. Substitutions: Substitute asparagus with green beans, broccoli florets, or baby carrots. If using skin-on salmon, place it skin-side down on the pan. Serving Suggestions: Serve over cooked quinoa, rice, or with a side of roasted baby potatoes for a heartier meal.