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Easy Honey Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe with Roasted Spring Vegetables

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A quick and flavorful salmon recipe featuring a sweet honey garlic butter sauce paired with roasted spring vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless depending on preference
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
  • 1 pound (450 g) baby new potatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh if available
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, chopped; lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the asparagus, carrots, and baby potatoes with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the veggies out on one side of a rimmed baking sheet, spacing them about 8 inches apart. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes.
  4. While the veggies roast, melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Stir in minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and lemon zest until combined and fragrant. Keep heat low if using stovetop to avoid burning garlic.
  5. Pat salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. After the vegetables have roasted for 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and place the salmon fillets on the empty side of the baking sheet.
  7. Brush each salmon fillet generously with the honey garlic butter sauce, reserving some sauce for basting later.
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast everything together for 10-12 minutes. Halfway through, brush the salmon with more sauce.
  9. Check that vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized; if needed, roast them for an additional 5 minutes after removing salmon.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish salmon with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning to avoid steaming. Use room temperature salmon for even cooking. Brush sauce twice for a glossy finish. Avoid burning garlic by melting butter gently. Space vegetables well to prevent sogginess. Let salmon rest after cooking to redistribute juices. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Soy sauce can be swapped with tamari for gluten-free or coconut aminos for lower sodium.

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