Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce and Roasted Asparagus

About this recipe

Experience a blend of delicate flavors with our modern take on Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce and Roasted Asparagus. This dish pairs tender salmon fillets with a rich lemon butter sauce and perfectly roasted asparagus. Suitable for a special occasion or an effortless weeknight dinner, it's as delightful to prepare as it is to enjoy.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Arrange the asparagus in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Place the salmon fillets over the asparagus.

4. 4

   Melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in garlic, lemon juice, zest, and dill.

5. 5

   Drizzle the lemon butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus.

6. 6

   Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily.

7. 7

   Serve the salmon and asparagus drizzled with any remaining lemon butter sauce.