Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon (Printable)

Salmon baked in lemon garlic butter paired with roasted asparagus, offering a fresh and flavorful main dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salmon & Marinade

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→ Roasted Asparagus

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→ Garnish

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# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Arrange salmon fillets on one half of the baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture evenly over the salmon.
03 - Spread asparagus in an even layer on the other half of the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
04 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender.
05 - Remove from oven. Garnish salmon and asparagus with lemon slices and extra parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The lemon garlic butter sauce creates this incredible silky finish that you will want to spoon over everything
  • Everything roasts on one sheet pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The asparagus gets those perfectly crispy edges while staying tender inside
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  • Do not overcook the salmon or it will dry out completely
  • The asparagus may finish before the salmon depending on thickness
  • Letting the salmon rest for 2 minutes helps it retain moisture
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  • Pat your salmon completely dry before adding the marinade for better adhesion
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge

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