Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon: Easy Roast Asparagus & Lemon Delight
Enjoy a flavorful dish of Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon paired with perfectly roasted asparagus and a squeeze of fresh lemon for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in the honey and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the honey garlic butter over the salmon and season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest.
- Arrange the asparagus around the salmon, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the honey garlic butter.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Butter, Baked Salmon, Roasted Asparagus, Lemon