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Healthy One-Pan Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe with Roasted Asparagus for Easy Dinner

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A quick and healthy one-pan recipe featuring honey garlic glazed salmon fillets roasted alongside fresh asparagus, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw local honey preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and arrange the stalks in a single layer on a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down next to the asparagus on the baking sheet. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels before placing it down.
  5. Brush the honey garlic sauce generously over the salmon fillets and asparagus.
  6. Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
  7. Optional: Switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before applying glaze to help it stick and caramelize. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow asparagus to roast properly. Optional broil step adds caramelization but watch carefully to avoid burning. Sauce can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the fridge. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For a spicy twist, add sriracha or chili paste to the glaze.

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