✨ Why You’ll Absolutely Love This Recipe!
Get ready to fall in love with a dish that is as delicious as it is easy to make! This Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is ultra-tender, flaky, and melts in your mouth with every single bite. Coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with a fresh pop of lemon, it pairs perfectly with crisp, roasted asparagus. Not only is it packed with flavor, but it’s also loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s and naturally low-carb. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a 5-star restaurant meal! 🐟🍋✨Garlic Butter Baked Salmon & Asparagus
📋 Ingredients
- 1 large salmon fillet (or 2 individual portions)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus extra lemon slices for serving)
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Oven & Foil:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.- Arrange the Ingredients:
Place the salmon fillet on one side of the foil and lay the trimmed asparagus spears side-by-side next to it.- Make the Garlic Butter:
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, half of the chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.- Season & Drizzle:
Spoon the garlic butter mixture generously over both the salmon fillet and the asparagus, making sure everything is well coated. Top with fresh lemon slices.- Bake:
Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp.- Garnish & Serve:
Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges!Diabetic-Friendly Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon & Asparagus
