Description
A quick and easy baked salmon recipe featuring crispy skin, bright lemon garlic marinade, and roasted asparagus for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Trim the asparagus by snapping off the woody ends.
- Toss asparagus in half of the marinade and spread evenly on one side of a rimmed baking sheet.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place skin-side down on the other side of the baking sheet.
- Brush salmon fillets with the remaining marinade on top and sides.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C), and asparagus is tender with slight char.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispy salmon skin, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Pat salmon dry thoroughly before seasoning for crispy skin. Preheat oven fully to 425°F. Do not overcrowd asparagus to avoid steaming. Rotate pan halfway through cooking if needed. Optional broil step enhances crispiness. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2 days; reheat gently in oven at 300°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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