Salmon Recipe with Asparagus - The Most Popular ''Baked Salmon Recipe'' in oven

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is more affordable and still nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine is a cheaper alternative.

Cut 1 kg of salmon fillet into four 4 oz portions.

Remove the fibrous ends from 2 lbs of asparagus.

Put the salmon slices in a tray and add the asparagus.

Drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil over the salmon and asparagus.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

In a bowl, mix together ½ cup of unsalted butter at room temperature, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.

Spread 3/4 of the butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets and dab the rest on the asparagus.

Cover the salmon with a slice of fresh lemon.

Put the tray in the preheated oven at 230°C (450°F) for 10-12 minutes.

Remove from the oven and garnish with 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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