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    Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumHigh Protein Egg-FreeNo ShellfishNut-FreeGluten-FreeAmericanSeafoodDinner

    Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumHigh Protein Egg-FreeNo ShellfishNut-FreeGluten-FreeAmericanSeafoodDinner
    4 servings
    Active time: 10 minutes
    Total time: 25 minutes

    Description

    Looking for a recipe to help you eat more heart-healthy fish and veggies? Add this salmon and asparagus dinner to your rotation. Not only is it healthy and delicious, this sheet-pan dinner is also easy to make and a breeze to clean up.

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
    2. Place salmon on one side of the prepared baking sheet and asparagus on the other. Sprinkle the salmon and asparagus with salt and pepper.
    3. Heat butter, oil, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted. Drizzle the butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus. Bake until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
    © Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories269 cal
    • Total Fat16.4 g
    • Saturated Fat6.9 g
    • Cholesterol76 mg
    • Sodium351 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total5.6 g
    • Protein25.4 g
    • Phosphorus376 mg
    • Potassium667 mg
    • Fiber2.5 g
    • Calcium79 mg

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, preferably wild, cut into 4 portions
    • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • ½ tablespoon grated garlic
    • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, preferably wild, cut into 4 portions
    • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • ½ tablespoon grated garlic
    • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Description

    Looking for a recipe to help you eat more heart-healthy fish and veggies? Add this salmon and asparagus dinner to your rotation. Not only is it healthy and delicious, this sheet-pan dinner is also easy to make and a breeze to clean up.

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
    2. Place salmon on one side of the prepared baking sheet and asparagus on the other. Sprinkle the salmon and asparagus with salt and pepper.
    3. Heat butter, oil, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted. Drizzle the butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus. Bake until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
    © Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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