Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon and Asparagus

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

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 617kcal

Author Julia

Ingredients

1.5 lb salmon (3-4 salmon fillets)
1 lb asparagus ends trimmed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil or more
6 garlic cloves minced
1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
¼ cup parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions

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).
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.
Spread minced garlic on top of the salmon and the asparagus. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from the oven, top with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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