Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Name: Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 fillets salmon fillets, approximately 6 oz each; 8 oz asparagus, woody ends trimmed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp honey; 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger, optional; a few lemon wedges, for serving; 1 tbsp chopped parsley or thinly sliced scallions, optional

Flaky roasted salmon brushed with a glossy honey-garlic glaze and served alongside crisp-tender asparagus with fresh lemon.

Total

25 min

Servings

Level

Easy

Dairy-Free

Ingredients

Glaze

2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger, optional (optional)

Serving

a few lemon wedges, for serving
1 tbsp chopped parsley or thinly sliced scallions, optional (optional)

2 fillets salmon fillets, approximately 6 oz each
8 oz asparagus, woody ends trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F.

Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment or lightly oil it.

Toss asparagus with olive oil and half the salt and pepper.

Arrange asparagus on one side of the pan.

Pat salmon dry and season with remaining salt.

Place salmon skin-side down on the other side of the pan.

Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, Dijon, lemon juice and optional ginger together.

Brush approximately half the glaze over the salmon.

Roast salmon and asparagus for 8 minutes.

8 min

Brush salmon with additional glaze.

Continue roasting approximately 3-6 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.

4 min

If desired, broil very briefly at the end to caramelize the glaze, watching carefully because honey burns quickly.

Serve salmon with asparagus and fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition per serving

380

Calories

34g

Protein

18g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Chef's Notes & Storage

Salmon cooking time varies considerably with fillet thickness. For especially thick fillets, rely on internal temperature and texture rather than strictly following the clock.

Part of:Salmon Recipes Date Night Delights