Easy Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon with Asparagus
A one-pan dinner featuring tender salmon fillets and crisp asparagus spears roasted with a bright lemon garlic butter sauce. This quick and healthy meal delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon about 6 oz each, skin-on or off
- 1 bunch Asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Butter melted, unsalted
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 whole Lemon half juiced, half sliced
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
Notes
Storage: Keep 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: The garlic butter mixture can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Variations: Swap asparagus for green beans or broccoli florets; add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before baking for extra richness. Serving Suggestion: Serve over cooked quinoa, rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.