One Pan Asparagus and Salmon is quick and healthy, made with mouthwatering, ingredients. A clean eating recipe that’s keto, low carb, paleo friendly, and simple enough for anyone to make.
One Pan Asparagus and Salmon Dinner
A few things on how I like to make salmon: skinned, cut into squares, and a heck of a lot of melted butter! If you love seafood like I do, you know that butter is a key ingredient in any dish. Talk about mouthwatering!
This is a recipe that I love to make simply because there are few ingredients involved, yet the flavour and taste is not sacrificed whatsoever. Have dinner ready in under 20 minutes – literally. Most of the work involved, (yes, you have to lift your arms a bit), is in the prep work of skinning, washing (the veggies too), and cutting the salmon. Okay, I forgot to tell you about melting butter in the microwave to pour on top of the salmon. And using freshly minced garlic. Heck to the yes.
Everything else you choose to add to the pan is up to you. The options are endless with this recipe. You can add fresh cut carrots, baby carrots, and sweet potatoes as long as they have been previously boiled. You can also add mushrooms, green beans, broccoli, or shrimp. If it was up to me, I would have it all!
Please remember: you’re the real winner here and you will make Gordon Ramsay jealous. I may be just a mom over here, wanting to make quick and healthy meals the easiest way possible, but I feel so much better when I tell myself that. You should too.
If you have a picky eater in the house, view my tips here, and also see this teriyaki salmon marinade that is super sweet and will get the kiddos licking their plates.
How to Make Perfect Baked Salmon
Butter.
How to Make Fall-Apart Salmon Every. Single. Time.
Butter.
What Makes Salmon The Best Food Ever
Protein, potassium, B12, and omega 3’s. Oh, and butter.
Love this recipe? Check out these low carb dinners:
- Cheesy Taco Chicken Casserole (Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free)
- Easy Chicken and Creamy Alfredo Zoodles (Low Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free)
- Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo, Whole 30, Keto)
But enough about that. Just so you know, it’s recommended to eat salmon twice a week to maintain a healthy heart and lower cholesterol. Remember to bake the salmon and asparagus together at 400 F, for 12-15 minutes, or until internal temperature reached 145.
See, I told you that most of the work was in prepping! And don’t forget the greens. Asparagus is packed full of vitamins you need for optimal health.
Bring on the warmer days, good company, and enjoy this meal paired with your favourite glass of wine!
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One Pan Asparagus and Salmon Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 1/2 lb of salmon
- 2 tbsp butter (melted) can use clarified butter
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- pinch sea salt
- pinch cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Skin the salmon, wash, pat dry, and cut into preferred portion sizes. About 3" squares. Wash the asparagus and cut the ends off, about 1-2 inches.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spread apart the salmon pieces on top. Spread apart the asparagus anywhere on the pan as well.
- Melt butter for 30 seconds in the microwave or until fully melted and drizzle on top of the salmon and asparagus. Season the whole pan with minced garlic, sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder. (Optional spices like paprika, cumin, lemon pepper, etc may be used for your preference.)
- Bake for 12-15 minutes and enjoy!
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