Garlic Herb Salmon With Asparagus (Printable)
Tender salmon with roasted asparagus in garlic butter and fresh herbs
# List of ingredients:
→ Fish & Vegetables
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
02 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
03 - 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
→ Aromatics & Herbs
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
07 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
→ Fats & Seasoning
08 - 3 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tsp sea salt
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
03 - Place the salmon fillets next to the asparagus.
04 - In a small bowl, mix together the remaining olive oil, melted butter, garlic, parsley, dill, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
05 - Brush or spoon the herb mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
06 - Arrange lemon slices over the salmon and asparagus.
07 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender.
08 - If desired, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes for a golden finish.
09 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs and lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This bakes on one sheet so cleanup takes literally two minutes
- The lemon and herbs make salmon taste restaurant fancy but it is actually foolproof
02 -
- Overcooked salmon turns dry and sad, so pull it when it just flakes and still looks slightly translucent in the center
- Cold salmon straight from the fridge takes longer to cook, so let it sit at room temperature for fifteen minutes before baking
03 -
- Pat the salmon completely dry before seasoning so the herb mixture sticks instead of sliding off
- A zested lemon adds even more bright flavor without changing the cooking time at all