Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring crispy salmon with a garlic butter glaze, served with tender asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon and asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over salmon and asparagus, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- While baking, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the top is crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of the salmon.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: salmon, garlic butter, asparagus, easy dinner, healthy