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One Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon and Asparagus

Salmon and asparagus roasted together with lemon, garlic, and butter. The quick one pan dinner idea that looks plated at a restaurant but takes 20 minutes and one pan. Healthy, fast, and the lemon garlic combination is perfect.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon sliced plus extra for juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Salt and pepper generously
  • Fresh dill to serve

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 200C or 400F
  2. Step 2: Mix melted butter garlic dried dill salt and pepper together
  3. Step 3: Place asparagus on sheet pan toss with half the butter mixture
  4. Step 4: Place salmon fillets on same pan among asparagus
  5. Step 5: Spoon remaining butter mixture over salmon
  6. Step 6: Top each fillet with lemon slice
  7. Step 7: Roast 12 to 15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender
  8. Step 8: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything before serving
  9. Step 9: Garnish with fresh dill serve immediately

Notes

— Salmon thickness affects
cooking time — check at
12 minutes
— Asparagus thickness varies —
thin spears cook faster
than thick ones
— Don't overcook salmon —
should be just opaque
and flake easily
— Add cherry tomatoes to
pan for more color
and flavor