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Easy Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Salmon with Asparagus

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A quick and easy sheet pan meal featuring flaky honey garlic glazed salmon and perfectly roasted asparagus, ready in about 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb / 450 g), trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus by bending each stalk until it snaps. Place asparagus on one side of a parchment-lined sheet pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down on the empty side of the sheet pan.
  5. Brush the honey garlic glaze generously over the salmon fillets, reserving a little glaze to drizzle over the asparagus later if desired.
  6. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, checking at 12 minutes. Salmon should flake easily but remain moist; asparagus should be tender with slightly crisp tips.
  7. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a caramelized finish, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven, drizzle reserved glaze over asparagus, squeeze extra fresh lemon juice on top, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Watch salmon closely to avoid overcooking. Let salmon rest a couple of minutes after baking to keep it juicy. Optional broil step adds caramelization. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Almond flour can be used to dust salmon for crispier texture. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2-3 days and reheat gently.

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