Honey Garlic Salmon and Asparagus Recipe

4.71 from 65 votes

This easy and healthy one-pan honey garlic salmon and asparagus recipe is perfect when I need dinner on the table fast!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

1½ lbs Atlantic salmon side cut into 6 oz. portions, cod, hake, or pollock also work
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ tsp ground cayenne pepper
½ tsp ground paprika
2 tbsp salted butter (¼ stick)
4 cloves minced garlic in oil
4 tbsp honey
1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp water
1 lb. fresh asparagus trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil

Pat the salmon dry and cut it into 4 (6 oz.) filets. If you have extra, keep the extra for an additional meal. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and then cayenne pepper and paprika. Set aside.
1½ lbs Atlantic salmon side, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper, ½ tsp ground paprika
Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the butter and allow to melt.
2 tbsp salted butter
Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
4 cloves minced garlic in oil
Stir in the honey, lemon juice, and water. Whisk to combine. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbling and slightly reduced.
4 tbsp honey, 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp water
Add the salmon, skin side down, to the skillet. Baste in the sauce.
Add the asparagus around the salmon. Drizzle the asparagus with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
1 lb. fresh asparagus, 1 tbsp olive oil
Cook the salmon on medium, covered and skin side down, for 15 minutes.
Turn your oven to broil. Uncover the skillet and place in the oven to broil for 3-5 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F. If your asparagus is thin and you're worried about burning, you can remove the asparagus from the skillet before broiling.