Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Honey Garlic Butter Glazed Salmon with Asparagus. This quick and easy weeknight meal features tender salmon fillets drizzled with a sweet and savory glaze, paired perfectly with vibrant asparagus spears. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a visually stunning dish that is sure to impress your family or guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on one side of the baking sheet. Arrange asparagus alongside.
- Drizzle olive oil over asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer gently for a few minutes.
- Pour half the sauce over the salmon and brush it onto the asparagus. Reserve remaining sauce.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender yet crisp.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg