A one-pan meal that makes cleanup easy! Ready in 20 minutes, one salmon fillet is topped with garlic herb butter and baked along with asparagus on a single sheet pan.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Low Carb, Low Calorie
Keyword: baked salmon, roasted salmon, salmon, sheet pan meal, sheet pan salmon, sheet pan salmon and asparagus
In a small bowl, stir together softened butter, ½ teaspoon of olive oil, basil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Set the bowl aside.
Wash the asparagus under cold running water to get all of the dirt and grit off of them. Pat them dry with a towel.
Break off the tough ends of the asparagus. You can trim asparagus either of two ways:To cut asparagus with a knife: Line the asparagus on a cutting board and with a sharp knife cut off the end where the stalk turns from white to green.To cut asparagus with a snap: Hold a few of the asparagus in your hand at a time and bend the stalk until it snaps. It will snap off where the asparagus starts to get woody.
Place the asparagus on the baking sheet and toss them with ½ teaspoon of olive oil. Spread out the asparagus in one layer.
Lightly coat the opposite side of the baking sheet with about ⅛ teaspoon of olive oil and place the salmon skin side down on the oiled area. Spoon the softened butter mixture over the top of the salmon.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the asparagus are tender and the salmon is cooked. If the asparagus needs a little more time to cook, transfer the salmon to a platter, cover, and return the baking sheet back to the oven and cook until the salmon is tender.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the asparagus and salmon after baking.
Notes
Before you start cooking, make sure to read the entire recipe, including the Ingredient Notes section, and examine the process photos. This detailed guide will help you understand how the recipe unfolds, ensuring your baked salmon turn out perfect every time. All the information you need is found within the body of this recipe post, so don’t miss a thing!
Customize the Salmon: Add your preferred herbs and spices to the salmon to personalize the flavor.
Use an Oven Thermometer: Consider purchasing an affordable oven thermometer for more accurate cooking of fish, chicken, and other meats.
Avoid Overcrowding the Pan: Make sure the vegetables have enough space on the pan. This ensures they roast properly instead of steaming.