Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Salmon with Asparagus
A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring sticky-sweet honey garlic glazed salmon and tender roasted asparagus. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 lb)
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Rinse asparagus and snap off woody ends. Pat dry. On the prepared baking sheet, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on one half of the sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down on the other half of the baking sheet, leaving space between each fillet.
- Spoon or brush about half of the honey garlic glaze over the salmon fillets. Reserve the rest.
- Roast for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. For medium-rare, aim for 12 minutes; for well-done, closer to 15.
- About 2 minutes before salmon is done, remove pan from oven and brush remaining glaze over fillets. Return to oven to finish cooking.
- Check doneness: salmon should flake easily with a fork and be opaque throughout (internal temperature 125°F-130°F for medium-rare). Asparagus should be fork-tender.
- Let salmon rest on pan for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Pat salmon dry for best results. Add half the glaze at the start and the rest in the last 2 minutes to prevent burning. Let salmon rest before serving. For thin asparagus, check at 10 minutes. Line pan for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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