Garlic Lemon Salmon With Asparagus (Printable)

Flaky salmon with zesty garlic lemon marinade paired with tender roasted asparagus spears for a fresh, satisfying meal.

# List of ingredients:

→ Fish & Vegetables

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
02 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Marinade & Seasonings

03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
09 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

10 - Lemon slices (for serving)
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
03 - Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with half of the marinade and toss to coat.
04 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) on the other side of the baking sheet. Brush generously with the remaining marinade.
05 - Roast in the oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
06 - Optionally, broil for 1–2 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
07 - Remove from the oven, garnish with lemon slices and parsley, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salmon stays impossibly moist while developing a gorgeous golden crust
  • The entire meal cooks on one sheet pan making cleanup a breeze
  • Fresh lemon and garlic create restaurant quality flavor with minimal effort
02 -
  • Watch the salmon closely after 15 minutes, as overcooking happens fast at this high heat
  • Let the fish rest for a couple of minutes before serving to redistribute the juices
03 -
  • Let the salmon sit in the marinade for thirty minutes if you have time, but it is not essential
  • The broiler trick in the final two minutes creates a restaurant worthy caramelized top

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