Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup and lightly oil the surface with 1 tsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a small bowl whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon, honey, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until combined and slightly emulsified.
- Place trimmed asparagus on one side of the prepared sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; toss with your hands to coat and spread in a single layer so stalks are not overlapping.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, place skin-side down on the empty side of the baking sheet (space them apart). Spoon or brush about three-quarters of the lemon-garlic dressing evenly over the tops of the fillets, reserving the rest for finishing.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, depending on fillet thickness, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the salmon is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork. Salmon should register about 125–130°F for medium (it will continue to rise while resting).
- Remove the sheet from the oven and let the salmon rest 2 minutes. Drizzle the reserved dressing over the salmon and asparagus, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Tip: For even cooking, bring salmon to room temperature for 15 minutes before roasting. Substitution: Swap honey for maple syrup for a different sweetness profile. Make-ahead: Whisk the dressing up to 24 hours ahead and store refrigerated; bring to room temp before using.
