Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
• 1 1/2 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, half the salt and half the pepper and spread along one side of the pan.
3. Place the salmon on the other side and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
4. Stir the melted butter with the garlic and lemon juice, then spoon it over the salmon.
5. Roast 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and reaches 145°F.
6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the pan sauce.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

USDA FoodData Central (Foundation Foods 2026-04 and SR Legacy 2018-04): ingredient grams from FDC foodPortions, energy = protein/fat/carbohydrate × the food's specific Atwater factors (general 4/9/4 when FDC lists none), rounded per FDA 21 CFR 101.9(c).