Easy Baked Lemon Herb Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
This one-pan meal features tender, flaky salmon fillets baked with a bright lemon-herb butter and served alongside perfectly roasted asparagus spears. It's a healthy, flavorful, and incredibly simple dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 oz salmon fillets skin-on or skinless, about 1-inch thick
- 1 bunch asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt divided
- 1/4 tsp black pepper divided
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-herb butter can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Variations: Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese to the asparagus before roasting, or use fresh herbs like chopped dill or parsley instead of dried. For extra flavor, add a few lemon slices on top of the salmon before baking. Serve with a side of quinoa or a simple green salad for a complete meal.