Description
This recipe features salmon and asparagus roasted on a single sheet pan, seasoned with a delightful honey and lemon glaze, making it a perfect choice for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillets
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, honey, lemon juice, and dried dill. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the trimmed asparagus on the other side.
- Pour half of the honey-lemon glaze over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Drizzle the remaining glaze over the asparagus.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the salmon in the glaze for 15-20 minutes before baking.
- This dish pairs well with quinoa or brown rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg