Lemon Herb Butter Salmon and Asparagus
A simple and delicious one-pan recipe featuring tender salmon fillets and crisp asparagus, cooked in a flavorful lemon herb butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets, skin on, about 6 ounces each
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the trimmed asparagus on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and chopped dill. Mix well to create the lemon herb butter.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on top of the asparagus on the baking sheet. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
Divide half of the lemon herb butter evenly over the salmon fillets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spread the remaining lemon herb butter over the salmon and asparagus.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.