Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring salmon and asparagus roasted to perfection in garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick wedges
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz. each), skin-on if desired
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for serving
- 3 medium lemons (1 zested and juiced, 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place a rack in the top third.
- Arrange the asparagus on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet and onion wedges on the other.
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the vegetables in an even layer, keeping them on their own sides of the baking sheet.
- Roast the veggies in the oven until just softened, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- After 10 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push the onions to one side and the asparagus to the other.
- Place the salmon fillets skin side down in the center of the baking sheet.
- Spoon about three-quarters of the butter mixture over the salmon. Spoon the remaining butter over the veggies.
- Bake the salmon for 8 minutes.
- Turn on the broiler and broil on high, watching closely, until the salmon is just cooked through and the vegetables are tender and browned in spots, about 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges alongside.
Notes
For a lighter dish, use less butter or substitute with a heart-healthy oil. Add more veggies for additional texture and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with veggies
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, asparagus, sheet-pan, garlic butter, easy dinner