Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon (Printable)

Flaky salmon with zesty lemon garlic butter served with tender roasted asparagus for an easy 30-minute meal.

# What You Need:

→ Salmon & Marinade

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 tsp lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Roasted Asparagus

10 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon slices or wedges
15 - Extra chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Place salmon fillets on one half of the baking sheet. Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is coated.
04 - Spread asparagus on the other half of the baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
05 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp.
06 - Remove from oven. Garnish salmon and asparagus with fresh lemon slices and additional chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lemon garlic butter creates this incredible sauce that you will want to spoon over everything
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a nice bistro
  • The entire meal cooks on one sheet pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Dont skip the lemon zest, it contains all those fragrant citrus oils that make the sauce sing
  • Watch the asparagus during the last few minutes, thin stalks can go from perfect to burnt quickly
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before starting
  • Invest in a good sheet pan, the cheap ones warp at high heat and cause uneven cooking

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