Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring salmon fillets baked with lemon garlic butter, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Arrange salmon fillets in the center of the sheet pan. Place cherry tomatoes and asparagus around the salmon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the lemon garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon and vegetables. Garnish salmon with lemon slices.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- For added flavor, include fresh herbs like dill or thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg