Lemon Garlic Salmon Asparagus
This vibrant one-pan meal combines tender salmon fillets with crisp asparagus in a bright lemon garlic butter sauce. It comes together in under 30 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.
A fast and flavorful one-pan salmon and asparagus dish with zesty lemon garlic butter.
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Instructions
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt pepper and smoked paprika on both sides. Arrange the trimmed asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil tossing to coat evenly.
Season the Salmon
Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the baking sheet alongside the asparagus. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the salmon and scatter the minced garlic over both the salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over everything for a gentle heat.
Make the Lemon Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat melt the butter and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets and asparagus ensuring everything is well coated with the bright citrus butter sauce.
Roast to Perfection
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 14 to 18 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon. The salmon should flake easily with a fork and register 145 degrees F internally while the asparagus should be tender with slightly caramelized tips.
Serve Immediately
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the salmon rest for two minutes. Plate the salmon fillets alongside generous portions of asparagus and spoon any pan juices over the top. Garnish with extra lemon slices and fresh parsley if desired before serving.
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