Baked Lemon Herb Salmon & Asparagus

Name: Baked Lemon Herb Salmon & Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 pcs salmon fillet (6 oz each, skin on, patted dry); 1 lb asparagus (woody ends trimmed); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter (melted); 3 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 pcs lemon (zested and juiced); 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp dried rosemary (crushed); 0.5 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 2 tbsp parsley (fresh, chopped, for garnish)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Flaky, tender salmon fillets baked on a sheet pan alongside bright green asparagus spears, all coated in a zesty lemon-herb butter. The broiler gives it a gorgeous golden finish while the asparagus roasts to crisp-tender perfection. A complete, elegant dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes with just one pan to clean.

PREP

10m

COOK

12m

SERVES

1 PIECE

511 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 6 STEPS

prep
Preheat the oven and prepare the pan.
1.Position an oven rack in the middle and preheat to 425°F.
2.Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
mix
Make the lemon herb butter.
1.In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, and crushed rosemary.
2.Whisk until well blended.
TIPWarming the lemon slightly before juicing yields more juice.
prep
Season the salmon and asparagus.
1.Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on one half of the prepared sheet pan.
2.Arrange the trimmed asparagus on the other half.
3.Drizzle the lemon herb butter evenly over the salmon and asparagus.
4.Sprinkle salt and black pepper over everything.
TIPPat the salmon very dry before seasoning — this helps the butter mixture cling and the top to brown.
bake · ~12 min
Bake the salmon and asparagus.
Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 135-140°F. The asparagus should be bright green and tender-crisp.
TIPAvoid overbaking — salmon continues to cook from residual heat after leaving the oven.
bake · ~2 min
Broil for a golden finish.
Switch the oven to broil on high. Broil the sheet pan for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully, until the tops of the salmon turn lightly golden and the asparagus tips get a slight char.
TIPKeep the oven door slightly ajar and don't walk away — broilers can burn food in seconds.
garnish
Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the salmon and asparagus, and arrange lemon rounds on top. Serve immediately.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Pat the salmon fillets very dry before seasoning to ensure the butter mixture clings and the top browns evenly.
2
Trim woody ends from asparagus by snapping one spear at its natural breaking point, then cut the rest to match.
3
Bake until the salmon registers 135-140°F at its thickest point for a moist, flaky interior.
4
Keep the oven door slightly ajar while broiling and watch constantly to prevent the salmon from burning.
5
For make-ahead prep, mix the lemon herb butter and trim asparagus up to a day in advance.
6
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a low oven.

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