About the Recipe
This simple yet elegant dinner is full of omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients. It's perfect for a healthy, balanced meal.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, sliced
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation
Steps
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Salmon and Asparagus:
Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Arrange the asparagus around the salmon.
Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and asparagus.
Season with salt and pepper.
Place lemon slices on top of the salmon.
Bake:
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
Serve:
Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus.
Serve immediately.