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Easy One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

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A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring tender salmon and crisp asparagus roasted in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 lb / 450 g), trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 60 g), melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of dried thyme or dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse and trim the tough ends off the asparagus stalks. In a mixing bowl, toss them with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Melt the butter gently in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the minced garlic and lemon zest. Let it rest for a minute.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a large oven-safe skillet or baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Scatter the asparagus around the salmon.
  6. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon and asparagus, distributing the garlic bits well.
  7. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on fillet thickness, until salmon flakes easily but remains moist.
  8. Optional: Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for crispier skin, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.
  10. Serve immediately, plating salmon with asparagus and spooning extra garlic butter sauce on top.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking to ensure crispy skin. Use fresh garlic and lemon zest in melted butter for best flavor. Avoid overcooking salmon to keep it moist. Cover with foil if garlic browns too quickly. Do not overcrowd pan for even roasting. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out.

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