Easy One Pan Salmon Recipe with Asparagus - 30 Minute Meal

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.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Arrange 2 pounds of salmon fillets down the center of the baking sheet.

Snap off the fibrous edges of the asparagus and arrange around the salmon.

Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and season everything lightly with salt and pepper.

In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons parsley, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until combined.

Spread 3/4 of the butter mixture over the salmon and dab the rest onto the asparagus.

Top the salmon with fresh slices of lemon.

Bake at 450°F for 10-12 minutes, then broil on high for 2-3 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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