Meal-Prep Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Lemon Sauce (15-Minute)
Meal-Prep Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Lemon Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. In just 15 minutes, tender salmon fillets are seared to perfection and paired with vibrant asparagus, all drizzled in a zesty garlic lemon sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prepping, ensuring you enjoy a healthy, delicious meal even on your busiest days!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 bunch (8 oz) asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Rinse salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry. Trim tough ends off the asparagus.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- 3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 4 minutes until golden.
- 4. Add asparagus around the salmon and pour half of the sauce over everything.
- 5. Flip the salmon after 4 minutes and cook for another 3 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Asparagus should be bright green yet crisp.
- 6. Serve immediately with remaining sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg