Lemon Butter Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon herb seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for asparagus
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, preferably at room temperature
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Spread the asparagus on one side of a large baking sheet.
3. Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry. Place them on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with lemon herb seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
5. While the salmon and asparagus are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and remove from heat.
6. Once the salmon and asparagus are cooked, remove them from the oven. Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

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