Great combo—salmon with asparagus is simple, healthy, and feels fancy without the effort 🐟🌱
Here’s a clean, flavorful recipe you can make in one pan.
Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 2–4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon (zest + juice)
- Optional: fresh dill, parsley, or thyme
- Optional: 1 tablespoon butter or honey (for finishing)
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil.
2. Season Asparagus
- Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread in a single layer on the pan.
3. Add Salmon
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Rub with remaining olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
4. Roast
- Roast for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Salmon should flake easily and asparagus be tender with crisp tips.
5. Finish
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.
- Add butter or drizzle honey if using.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Optional Flavor Twists
- Garlic butter: Melt butter with garlic and drizzle before serving
- Honey Dijon: Brush salmon with honey + Dijon mustard
- Parmesan asparagus: Sprinkle cheese over asparagus in last 5 minutes
- Teriyaki: Brush salmon with teriyaki sauce before baking
Pan-Seared Option
- Sear salmon skin-side down 4–5 min, flip 1–2 min
- Remove salmon, sauté asparagus in same pan
- Finish with lemon and butter
What to Serve With It
- Rice, quinoa, or couscous
- Roasted potatoes
- Simple side salad
If you want, I can give you a garlic-lemon butter version, a sheet-pan meal with potatoes, or a low-calorie air fryer version 😄
