Lemon Herb Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets (about 4-6 ounces each)

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 lemon, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or a mix of oregano, thyme, and rosemary)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.

2. In a bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on one side of the prepared baking sheet.

3. Place the salmon fillets on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil over the salmon.

4. Sprinkle the minced garlic and Italian herbs evenly over the salmon fillets. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place a couple of lemon slices on top of each fillet.

5. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the salmon fillets.  

6. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Serve the lemon herb baked salmon immediately with the roasted asparagus. You can squeeze some extra lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus before serving for an extra burst of freshness.