Description
A simple and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender salmon and crisp asparagus coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. This Sweet Harmony Honey Garlic Salmon & Asparagus recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on)
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (approximately 6 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for asparagus
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sesame oil (if using). Whisk until blended.
- Place salmon fillets in a bowl or shallow dish. Pour half of the honey garlic mixture over the salmon, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place trimmed asparagus on one side of the sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
- Place the marinated salmon fillets on the baking sheet next to the asparagus. Brush the remaining honey garlic mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily, and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped fresh herbs over the salmon and asparagus.
- Serve the salmon and asparagus, drizzling any pan juices over the top.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon.
- Substitute other vegetables like broccoli or green beans if desired.
- Ensure asparagus is trimmed to remove tough ends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg