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Honey Garlic Salmon and Asparagus Recipe

This easy and healthy one-pan honey garlic salmon and asparagus recipe is perfect when I need dinner on the table fast!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1½ pound Atlantic salmon side cut into 6-ounce portions
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (¼ stick)
  • 4 cloves minced garlic in oil
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Pat the salmon dry and cut it into 4 (6-ounce) filets. If you have extra, keep the extra for an additional meal. Season with salt and pepper to taste and then cayenne pepper and paprika. Set aside.
    1½ pound Atlantic salmon side, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon ground paprika
    4 seasoned salmon fillets on a cutting board.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the butter and allow to melt.
    2 tablespoons salted butter
    2 tablespoons of butter melting in a pan.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
    4 cloves minced garlic in oil
    garlic simmering in butter in a pan.
  • Stir in the honey, lemon juice, and water. Whisk to combine. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbling and slightly reduced.
    4 tablespoons honey, 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water
    sauce with minced garlic in a pan.
  • Add the salmon, skin side down, to the skillet. Baste in the sauce.
    adding seasoned salmon fillets to sauce in a pan.
  • Add the asparagus around the salmon. Drizzle the asparagus with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
    1 pound fresh asparagus, 1 tablespoon olive oil
    4 salmon fillets and asparagus in a pan.
  • Cook the salmon on medium, covered and skin side down, for 15 minutes.
  • Turn your oven to broil. Uncover the skillet and place in the oven to broil for 3-5 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F. If your asparagus is thin and you're worried about burning, you can remove the asparagus from the skillet before broiling.

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Notes

Storage: Store honey garlic salmon and asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 1104mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1328IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg