Description
A foolproof, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring salmon and asparagus roasted with a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, about 6 ounces each)
- 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 lb / 450g)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large 18×13 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Snap off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus spears. Toss them on one side of the baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of oil and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the other side of the baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Pour half of the honey garlic sauce over the salmon, reserving the other half.
- Roast the asparagus alone for 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Flip the salmon over and spoon the remaining sauce over the top.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just opaque in the center.
- Remove from oven and let salmon rest for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before cooking to ensure proper caramelization. Do not overcook the salmon; it should be slightly translucent in the center as it continues to cook after removal from the oven. For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Fresh ginger is recommended over ground for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet and asparag
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
Keywords: honey garlic salmon, one pan dinner, weeknight meals, healthy salmon, roasted asparagus, quick dinner, gluten-free option