One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
A quick and flavorful salmon dish cooked with garlic butter and tender roasted asparagus, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. This american-inspired seafood (gluten free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs 6 oz each salmon fillets, trimmed asparagus spears, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
- 1 lb, trimmed asparagus spears
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Arrange 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down on the same baking sheet among the asparagus. Season salmon with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
- Step 4: Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets and asparagus. Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast everything for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the salmon and asparagus before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Asparagus?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep 6 oz each salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Asparagus?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Asparagus for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is One-Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Asparagus gluten free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
