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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

A delicious Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus recipe featuring lemon-garlic-herb butter that enhances the flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 portions
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • fork
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon and Asparagus

  • 2 lbs salmon filet, cut into six - 6 oz portions
  • 2 lbs asparagus, fibrous ends removed
  • Salt and black pepper added to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small lemon, sliced into rings for garnish

For the Lemon-Garlic-Herb Butter

  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened see quick softening note
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice from 1 small lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt we used sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 450˚F with oven rack in top third. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, trimming the paper to just fit so it doesn't go over edges of pan.
  • Place salmon filets in a row down the center of your lined baking pan. Arrange trimmed asparagus on the sides of the salmon. Drizzle asparagus lightly with olive oil and roll to coat. Sprinkle both asparagus and salmon with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together all ingredients for flavored butter. Spoon ¾ of your flavored butter over the salmon and spread evenly. Dab remaining butter mix over the asparagus.
  • Top each salmon filet with a slice of lemon and bake uncovered at 450˚F for 10-12 minutes. Set the oven to BROIL and bake another 2-3 minutes.
  • Bake until salmon is flaky and cooked through with an internal temperature of 145˚F on an instant-read thermometer.

Notes

Asparagus Note: this recipe is written for medium to thick asparagus. If your asparagus is thin, add it to the sheet pan halfway through baking or put it on a separate sheet pan so you can pull it out when it has reached your desired tenderness. How to Speed-Soften Butter: Place wrapped stick of butter in airtight ziploc bag and submerge bag in warm (100˚F) water, placing a weight over the top so it doesn’t float. Let sit 10 -15 mins until softened.

Nutrition

Serving: 6portionsCalories: 374kcal
Keyword 30 minute meal, asparagus, Easy Recipes, lemon garlic butter, salmon, sheet pan dinner
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