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20-Minute Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus

20-Minute Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus: The Best Easy Dinner Recipe


  • Author: Anele
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Delicious wild-caught salmon cooked to perfection with garlic butter sauce and fresh asparagus – a healthy, omega-3 rich dinner ready in minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (preferably wild-caught)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic.
  4. Place salmon and trimmed asparagus on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Top salmon with garlic butter and arrange lemon slices around the fillets.
  6. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For best results, use wild-caught salmon which contains more omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
  • You can substitute asparagus with other vegetables like green beans or broccoli.
  • Leftover salmon can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with asparagus
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: salmon, garlic butter, asparagus, healthy dinner, omega-3, seafood, wild-caught salmon