One-Pan Lemon Butter Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce portions Salmon fillets
• 1 bunch Asparagus
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Lemon
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.

2. 2

   Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and place them on one side of the pan. Place the salmon fillets on the other side.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in minced garlic, the juice of half the lemon, and oregano.

4. 4

   Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over both the salmon and the asparagus. Season everything generously with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Slice the remaining half of the lemon into thin rounds and place them on top of the salmon fillets.

6. 6

   Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp.

7. 7

   Serve immediately, drizzling any extra pan juices over the fish.