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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus

A delicious and healthy meal combining salmon and asparagus with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Asparagus
  • 2 6-ounce salmon fillets Fresh or thawed
  • 1 pound asparagus Trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper To taste
  • lemon slices For garnish
  • fresh parsley Chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Trim the asparagus, mince the garlic, and zest and juice the lemon.
  2. Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and oregano in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle half of the lemon garlic butter over it. Toss to coat.
  4. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and drizzle the remaining lemon garlic butter over them.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender.
  6. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 34gSodium: 600mg

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