Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Lemon Pepper Salmon {with optional Garlic Parmesan Asparagus}
Lemon pepper salmon has a bright, savory coating that suits the richness of the fish. Garlic-Parmesan asparagus adds tender spears and salty cheese alongside it. Cut into the salmon and enjoy some of those lemony juices with the asparagus for a plate that feels fresh and generous.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 13 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Fish
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- Cooking method
- Baking · Baked & roasted
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Whisk before brushing
Combine the lemon mixture thoroughly before brushing it over the salmon and adding salt and pepper.
2. Turn the asparagus
Toss the asparagus after its first stretch in the oven before sprinkling it with the shredded Parmesan.
3. Check the salmon
Return the pan to the oven after adding Parmesan and bake until the salmon is cooked through.
Get to know the ingredients
Lemon zest and juice
Both lemon zest and fresh juice go into the brushed coating with olive oil, garlic and mustard.
Divided garlic
Use part of the minced garlic in the salmon coating and the remainder when tossing the asparagus.
Asparagus
Trim the tough ends, toss the spears with oil and garlic, and arrange them around the salmon.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Portion and serve
Cut the cooked salmon into portions and serve warm alongside the asparagus with its Parmesan topping.
A little more help as you go
A wider fillet
You can divide a wide fillet into portions and arrange the asparagus below them in the dish.
Pepper to taste
After brushing on the lemon mixture, sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper, adding more pepper if desired.
A few questions you might have
Does Parmesan go on at the start?
No, bake the salmon and asparagus first, then toss the spears and add Parmesan before returning the pan.
Where should the salmon sit?
Place it in the center of the lined pan, with the seasoned asparagus arranged around it.
What goes into the brushed coating?
Whisk olive oil, lemon zest and juice, part of the garlic, Dijon and onion powder before brushing.
Can I add lemon slices?
Yes, you can use optional thin lemon slices to place over the seasoned salmon before baking.
How do I arrange a wide fillet?
Try cutting it into portions, placing them toward the upper pan and putting asparagus below.
Any more cooking tips?
If fillet is wide, you can cut into 2 - 4 portions and place them near upper portion of the baking dish, then place asparagus on lower portion of baking dish.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: cookingclassy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
