Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus & Roasted Potatoes

Servings

2–3 servings

Total Time

35–40 minutes

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Ingredients

Salmon

• 2–3 salmon fillets

• Salt & black pepper

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Vegetables

• 250 g baby potatoes, halved

• 1 bunch Asparagus

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

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Garlic Butter Sauce

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• Fresh dill or parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F)

• Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper

• Roast 20–25 minutes until golden

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Step 2: Add Asparagus

• Add asparagus to the tray

• Drizzle with oil and season

• Roast another 10–12 minutes

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Step 3: Cook the Salmon

• Season salmon with salt, pepper, paprika

• Heat oil in a pan

• Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side until golden

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Step 4: Make Garlic Butter

• In same pan, melt butter

• Add garlic → cook until fragrant

• Add lemon juice + zest

• Spoon sauce over salmon

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Step 5: Serve

• Plate potatoes + asparagus

• Add salmon on top

• Drizzle extra garlic butter

• Garnish with fresh herbs

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Pro Tips 🔥

• Don’t overcook salmon → keep it juicy inside

• Use fresh lemon → brighter flavor

• Roast potatoes first → perfect crispy texture

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Flavor Profile

• Rich, buttery salmon

• Crispy, golden potatoes

• Fresh, slightly crunchy asparagus

• Bright lemon-garlic finish