Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus: A Juicy Weeknight Delight
A crispy salmon fillet seasoned with garlic butter paired with tender asparagus that makes a delightful weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 pound asparagus
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in garlic and lemon juice.
- Pour the garlic butter over the salmon and asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon on top before serving.
- You can substitute the salmon with chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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