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Easy One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

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A quick and delicious one-pan dinner featuring perfectly cooked salmon and tender asparagus, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each)
  • 1 lb (450g) asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh parsley or dill, red pepper flakes, extra lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. Trim woody ends off asparagus. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, lemon zest, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Arrange asparagus on prepared pan in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast for 8 minutes.
  4. Remove pan from oven. Push asparagus to sides. Place salmon fillets in center, skin-side down. Brush generously with garlic butter mixture (use about half). Brush remaining butter over asparagus.
  5. Return pan to oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness. For 1-inch thick fillets, 12 minutes yields medium, 14-15 minutes yields fully cooked. Asparagus should be tender with caramelized tips.
  6. Remove from oven. Squeeze juice of half a lemon over everything. Garnish with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

Par-roast asparagus first for best texture. Pat salmon dry for crispy exterior. Use room temperature salmon for even cooking. Watch garlic to prevent burning. For thin asparagus, reduce par-roast time to 5 minutes; for thick spears, up to 10 minutes.

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