One-Pan Salmon Asparagus Recipe
Total Time
20 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 lbs salmon filet, cut into six 6 oz portions
- 2 lbs asparagus, fibrous ends removed
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small lemon, sliced into rings for garnish
- For the Lemon-Garlic-Herb Butter:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, from 1 small lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt, we used sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450˚F with oven rack in top third. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, trimming the paper to just fit so it doesn't go over edges of the pan.
Step 2
Place salmon filets in a row down the center of your lined baking pan. Arrange trimmed asparagus on the sides of the salmon. Drizzle asparagus lightly with olive oil and roll to coat. Sprinkle both asparagus and salmon with salt and pepper.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together all ingredients for flavored butter. It takes a couple of minutes to come together but keep mashing and it will happen. You can also use a food processor for the job if you prefer.
Step 4
Spoon 3/4 of your flavored butter over the salmon and spread evenly. Dab remaining butter mix over the asparagus. Top each salmon filet with a slice of lemon and bake uncovered at 450˚F for 10-12 minutes. Set the oven to BROIL and bake another 2-3 minutes to give the salmon a golden glow. Bake until salmon is flaky and cooked through.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
**How to Speed-Soften Butter:
Place wrapped stick of butter in airtight ziploc bag and submerge bag in warm (100˚F) water, placing a weight over the top so it doesn’t float. Let sit 10 -15 mins until softened.
I've been making this salmon with 6 Tbsp butter instead of 8 and it works just as well which is why the recipe states 6 Tbsp butter.
