Description
A forgiving, beginner-proof weeknight dinner featuring salmon and asparagus roasted on a single sheet pan with a sweet, savory, and sticky honey garlic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillets (wild-caught sockeye or atlantic)
- 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 lb / 450g)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large 13×18 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry asparagus. Snap off woody ends and trim to even lengths. Place on the sheet pan in a single layer, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place on the sheet pan next to the asparagus. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle half of the glaze over the salmon fillets. Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily but remains moist.
- Remove pan from oven. Drizzle remaining glaze over salmon and asparagus. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon; it continues to cook slightly after removal from the oven. Ensure garlic is finely minced to prevent burning. For best results, use fresh lemon juice and high-quality honey. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet and portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
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