Description
This Garlic Butter Salmon with Green Asparagus is a quick and easy dish that’s packed with flavor. The combination of garlic, butter, and fresh asparagus makes this meal both delicious and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch of green asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the trimmed asparagus to the skillet around the salmon. Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30