Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus

This easy baked salmon recipe is paired with asparagus and drizzled with garlic butter. Ready in about 20 minutes, it's a hit on busy nights!

This easy baked salmon recipe is paired with asparagus and drizzled with garlic butter. Ready in about 20 minutes, it's a hit on busy nights!

Yield 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds salmon, cut into 4 fillets
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 4 slices lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  2. Lay the salmon fillets down the center of the baking sheet, leaving space between each fillet.
  3. Arrange the asparagus around the top and bottom of the baking sheet.
  4. Whisk together the melted butter, garlic, parsley, and onion powder. Drizzle over the salmon and asparagus.
  5. Sprinkle the salmon and asparagus with salt and pepper.
  6. Lay 1 slice of lemon over each salmon fillet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes with a fork and is opaque throughout.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 587Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 832mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 41g

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