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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Parmesan Asparagus

A delicious and healthy meal featuring tender salmon fillets with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, served alongside crispy parmesan asparagus.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Place salmon fillets on one side of the baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the lemon garlic butter mixture.
  4. Toss asparagus with olive oil and arrange on the other side of the baking sheet. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
  6. Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining butter sauce over the salmon.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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