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Healthy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe Easy Roasted Asparagus Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy honey garlic glazed salmon paired with roasted asparagus, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors for a wholesome weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • Salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170 g) each
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey, preferably raw or organic
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound/450 g), trimmed and washed
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to season salmon and asparagus

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to come to temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Trim the asparagus by snapping off the woody ends. Rinse and pat dry. Lay on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, and fresh lemon juice to prepare the honey garlic glaze. Set aside.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down on the baking sheet next to the asparagus. Lightly brush the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Generously brush the honey garlic glaze over the salmon fillets, coating evenly. Reserve some glaze for basting halfway through cooking.
  6. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes depending on thickness. At the 8-minute mark, baste the salmon with the reserved glaze to build a sticky, shiny coating.
  7. Check for doneness: salmon should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Asparagus should be tender with lightly charred tips.
  8. Remove from oven and let salmon rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to redistribute juices.

Notes

Let salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even cooking. Pat salmon skin dry for crispiness. Watch oven temperature carefully to avoid burning glaze. If asparagus cooks faster, remove early to prevent over-roasting. Glaze can be prepared a day ahead and whisked before use. For gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.

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