Easy Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon with Asparagus
A simple, elegant one-pan meal featuring tender salmon fillets and crisp asparagus spears, roasted to perfection with a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce. This dish is ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb salmon fillet skin-on or skinless, cut into 4 portions
- 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large lemon half juiced, half sliced
- 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 microwave. Make-Ahead Tip: The lemon-garlic butter sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. For a crispier salmon skin, pat the fillets completely dry and sear skin-side down in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to the baking sheet. Variations: Substitute asparagus with broccoli florets or green beans. For extra flavor, sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve with quinoa, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.