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Easy 5-Ingredient Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter

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A simple and quick sheet pan recipe featuring moist, flaky salmon and crisp-tender asparagus, all coated in a rich garlic herb butter. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170g each), skin-on
  • Asparagus (1 bunch, about 1 pound / 450g), trimmed
  • Unsalted butter (4 tablespoons / 56g), softened
  • Garlic (2 cloves), minced
  • Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons), finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Trim the asparagus by snapping off the woody ends; arrange in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, mix softened unsalted butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until well combined and fluffy. Optionally add a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down on the empty half of the baking sheet. Spread half of the garlic herb butter evenly over the fillets.
  5. Use the remaining garlic herb butter to coat the asparagus evenly.
  6. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender but still crisp.
  7. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra color and crispness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Serve immediately, spooning any melted garlic herb butter from the pan over the salmon and asparagus.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Use room temperature salmon for even cooking. Softened butter blends better with garlic and herbs. Watch asparagus thickness and adjust roasting time if needed. Skin-on salmon crisps nicely and keeps fish moist. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently at 300°F for 10 minutes.

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Keywords: salmon, asparagus, sheet pan recipe, garlic herb butter, easy dinner, quick meal, healthy, gluten-free

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