Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon and Asparagus

Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon and Asparagus – baked salmon recipe with everything cooked in the oven! Easy assembly, quick cook time!

This Parmesan crusted salmon is really one of the best and easiest ways to cook salmon with just a few ingredients! It’s a healthy dinner that is naturally gluten free. Because this recipe is so easy, this oven baked salmon is a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner!

Roasting garlic + parmesan in the oven on top of baked salmon and asparagus results in a nice flavorful crust:

How to bake parmesan crusted salmon in the oven:

First, coat the salmon and the asparagus with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Then, place the salmon and the asparagus on parchment paper lined baking sheet:

Top with minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese:

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven at 400 F for about 15-20 minutes. Your Parmesan crusted Salmon and Asparagus is ready!

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Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon and Asparagus

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

One of the best ways to make salmon recipe in the oven!  Salmon fillets and asparagus are baked with garlic and shredded Parmesan cheese until a beautiful crust forms.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 617 kcal

Author: Julia

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb salmon (3-4 salmon fillets)
• 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or more
• 6 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
• 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper (make sure the parchment paper packaging says that it's safe to use at 400 F).
2. Pat dry salmon. Brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil from all sides. Season with salt and pepper. Place the salmon, skin side down, on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Coat asparagus with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place around salmon on a baking sheet.
3. Spread minced garlic on top of the salmon and the asparagus. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

4. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.

5. Remove from the oven, top with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon and Asparagus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 617 Calories from Fat 333

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 37g 57%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 147mg 49%

Sodium 834mg 35%

Potassium 1499mg 43%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 60g 120%

Vitamin A 38.3%

Vitamin C 20.6%

Calcium 47.6%

Iron 32.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.