Almost by accident I came to a point where I completely stopped making seafood at home. Tyler isn’t crazy about seafood, so it just seems easier to make chicken or beef. However, I love seafood so much that I might be rubbing off on him after 12 years! He’s definitely trying my seafood dishes now, and even enjoying them. I guess it’s pretty hard not to like salmon when it comes with an addictive honey-mustard glaze. And so this one has been a keeper for over 6 years now. I make it a lot every springtime when asparagus is in season. Spring is the perfect time for wild-caught salmon, and I love pairing it with asparagus for two reasons. The first is that asparagus is amazing, and I try to add it to every meal this time of year. The second reason is that it cooks at the same rate as the salmon so it makes this meal even easier! But you can always omit the asparagus and just make the glazed salmon as well, with another veggie on the side.
Now let’s make this recipe step by step
Step 1: Start by preheating the oven, then measure and prep all the ingredients. Snap or cut off the ends from the bunch of asparagus. Step 2: Mix together all the ingredients for the honey mustard glaze in a small bowl. The difference in the 2 methods of harvesting is important because when asparagus has been cut, once you trim it, you could lose up to 1/3 the weight of what you bought. Asparagus at our farmers market is usually the same price as the store, but I get to use 100% of what I bought without having to throw any out. Step 3: Lay the salmon filet out on a baking sheet and surround it with the asparagus spears. Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels so the glaze adheres better. Step 4: Spread the glaze evenly over the salmon and drizzle about 1/3 of it over the asparagus. Lay the lemon slices evenly over the top. As the salmon bakes, the lemon juice seeps in and adds so much flavor. Step 5: Broil until the salmon is just done in the center at the thickest part, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with a bit of fresh chopped parsley if using and serve immediately. I really hope you enjoy this simple Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus! And if you do get a chance to make it, I hope you’ll leave me a comment/rating below. I always love hearing from you here! Also for lots more easy dinners, head over to the recipe index. This post was originally published in 2016 but has been updated with new photos and prep photos along with more information, tips, and nutritional facts.
