Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Salmon With Asparagus
Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Salmon With Asparagus is a fresh, quick, and wholesome dinner recipe that combines the natural sweetness of a honey glaze with tender salmon and crisp asparagus. This one-pan meal is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights, requiring minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Salmon and Vegetables
- 4 fresh skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 bunch asparagus spears, woody ends snapped off (about 1 lb)
Honey Glaze
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Prep your ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and mince the garlic. Gather all glaze ingredients so they’re ready for use.
- Make the honey glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired for a spicy touch.
- Arrange salmon and asparagus on the sheet pan: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on one side of the pan. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer alongside, spacing them evenly for uniform roasting.
- Brush everything with the glaze: Generously brush the honey glaze over both the salmon fillets and asparagus, ensuring each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake and finish: Bake the sheet pan in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp. For a caramelized finish, switch the oven to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes—watch closely to avoid burning.
Notes
- Select fresh, wild-caught salmon for better flavor and nutrition.
- Choose similarly sized asparagus spears to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; leave space between items to promote roasting instead of steaming.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Reserve some glaze to drizzle on the cooked salmon just before serving for extra shine and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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