Garlic Butter Salmon Asparagus

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed

03 - 1 lemon, sliced into rounds

04 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

05 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard

09 - 1/2 tsp salt

10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

02 - Arrange salmon fillets in the center of the baking sheet. Place trimmed asparagus around the salmon in a single layer. Tuck lemon slices between salmon and asparagus.

03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

04 - Drizzle the garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon and asparagus.

05 - Roast in the oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is just tender.

06 - Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

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The entire dish roasts on one pan, which means you skip the cleanup headache and actually enjoy your evening.
Garlic and butter do the heavy lifting while you pour a drink and set the table.
It tastes refined enough to impress without requiring obscure ingredients or technique.

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Salmon thickness varies wildly, so check for doneness by looking at the thickest fillet—if it flakes apart when you peek with a fork, everything else is ready too.
The lemon slices aren't just garnish; they flavor the butter sauce as they roast, infusing everything with brightness you can't replicate by squeezing on top.

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