Diet & Healthy
Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter and Asparagus
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
2
Level
Easy
This baked salmon coated in a fresh, savory lemon butter sauce is a go-to dish for a low-carb diet since it's rich in protein and healthy fats but low in carbs. Baked together with asparagus on a single sheet pan, it's super practical for everyday dinners without a ton of dishes to wash. It tastes as elegant as a restaurant dish, even though it's actually very simple to make.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 2
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- 2 pieces (150 g each) salmon fillet
- 200 grams, tough ends trimmed asparagus
- 3 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
- 3 cloves, finely minced garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp, for garnish chopped parsley
- 4 slices, for baking lemon slices
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes. Prepare a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- 2 Combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and grated lemon zest in a small bowl, and stir well to make the lemon butter sauce.
- 3 Place the salmon fillets in the center of the baking sheet, and arrange the asparagus around them. Drizzle the salmon and asparagus evenly with olive oil.
- 4 Pour the prepared lemon butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over everything.
- 5 Arrange the lemon slices on top of the salmon so the flavor soaks in while baking.
- 6 Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through (it should flake easily with a fork) and the asparagus is tender yet still slightly crisp.
- 7 Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley on top, and serve warm.
💡 Tips
• Choose salmon fillets of even thickness so they cook at the same rate as the asparagus.
• Don't overcook the salmon—take it out while the center is still slightly translucent, as it will finish cooking through as it rests briefly.
• Asparagus can be swapped for broccoli or green beans if hard to find; they're still low-carb and roast just as well.
• For an extra savory touch, add a light sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus before baking.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
380 kkal
Calories (kcal)
34 gg
Protein
26 gg
Fat
6 gg
Carbs
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