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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon Butter

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A quick and easy sheet pan recipe featuring crispy-skinned salmon roasted alongside asparagus, finished with a bright lemon butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or unexpected guests.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170 grams) each
  • Asparagus spears, trimmed, about 1 pound (450 grams)
  • Unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons
  • Fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic cloves, 2 minced
  • Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, a pinch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears and place them on the sheet pan. Drizzle with half the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Spread them out in a single layer.
  3. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. Lightly salt and pepper the flesh side of the salmon fillets only.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining olive oil. Once shimmering, place the salmon skin-side down. Press gently with a spatula to prevent curling.
  6. Sear the skin for 3-4 minutes without moving the fillets until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 1 minute on the flesh side.
  7. Transfer the salmon fillets skin-side up onto the sheet pan next to the asparagus.
  8. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  9. Roast the salmon and asparagus in the oven for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  10. Remove from oven and dollop the lemon butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus while hot, allowing it to melt and coat everything.
  11. Optionally, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like dill or parsley before serving.

Notes

Dry the salmon skin thoroughly before searing to ensure crispiness. Do not move the salmon while searing to prevent tearing the skin. Add lemon butter sauce after roasting to avoid burning. For thicker fillets, add 2-3 minutes to roasting time. To soften asparagus, add a splash of water to the sheet pan during roasting.

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Keywords: salmon, sheet pan, asparagus, lemon butter, crispy skin, easy dinner, healthy, quick recipe

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