Description
This Sheet-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon & Asparagus recipe is a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender, flaky salmon fillets with crisp-tender asparagus, all roasted together on one pan. The garlic butter sauce, enhanced with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and smoked paprika, adds a rich and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients. Ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish is simple to prepare and comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Vegetables
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting the salmon and asparagus evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleaning easier.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well to create a flavorful sauce.
- Arrange Ingredients: Place the salmon fillets on one side of the prepared baking sheet and the asparagus on the other side. Drizzle half of the garlic butter sauce evenly over both the salmon and asparagus to coat them thoroughly.
- Bake: Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp, maintaining its bright green color.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle the remaining garlic butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus before serving to add extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can garnish with fresh chopped parsley or dill before serving.
- Make sure to trim the tough ends of the asparagus before roasting.
- If your salmon fillets are thicker, adjust baking time slightly to ensure they are fully cooked through.
- To keep asparagus crisp, do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best taste in the sauce.
