Garlic-Ginger Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Name: Garlic-Ginger Baked Salmon with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 bunch (8 oz), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus

Flaky salmon fillets glazed with a fragrant garlic-ginger marinade, served with tender roasted asparagus for a simple, elegant dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 bunch (8 oz), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; toss to coat.
Step 2: Roast asparagus 12-15 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, grated ginger, lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to form a paste.
Step 4: Rub paste evenly over salmon fillets.
Step 5: Place salmon on asparagus, roast 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.