# Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

> Oven-roasted salmon and asparagus finished with lemony garlic butter.

Serves 4. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min. dinner; gluten-free, pescatarian, high-protein, low-carb. Contains: fish, dairy.

Nutrition per serving (USDA FoodData Central): 500 calories, 39 g protein, 8 g carbs, 35 g fat, 4 g fiber, 760 mg sodium.

## 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.

recipe_id: `garlic-butter-salmon-asparagus` (use with the Mise MCP tools build_shopping_list and log_calories)