Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon fillets
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large lemon
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil.

2. 2

   Trim asparagus and pat salmon dry. Cut asparagus into 2–3 inch pieces. Mince garlic and zest the lemon; then juice the lemon.

3. 3

   In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and (if using) red pepper flakes. Toss asparagus with about half the lemon-garlic oil.

4. 4

   Place salmon on the sheet pan. Brush or spoon remaining lemon-garlic oil over salmon. Arrange asparagus around the salmon in a single layer.

5. 5

   Bake until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender-crisp, 18–22 minutes (about 20 minutes total). Serve immediately.