Honey Garlic Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus
Introduction
Revel in a harmonious blend of flavours with this recipe: Honey Garlic Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus. This dish is a perfect mix of sweet and savoury tastes that is bound to satisfy your culinary senses. Ideal for a hearty weeknight dinner or a meal to impress your guests.
Why Make This Recipe
The lusciousness of salmon enhanced with an enticing coat of honey-garlic, paired seamlessly with the meaty texture of roasted potatoes and the quintessential crunch of asparagus. This simple yet appealing dish is not just a treat to your taste buds but is also super easy to prepare.
How to Make Honey Garlic Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus
Ingredients:
– 4 salmon fillets
– 1/4 cup honey
– 3 tablespoons soy sauce
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
– 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions:
– Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
– In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper. This forms your marinade.
– Lay out the salmon fillets in a dish and douse them with the marinade. Leave them to marinate while you get the potatoes and asparagus ready.
– Toss the halved potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme on a large baking sheet. Spread them evenly.
– Place the sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes.
– Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the asparagus, drizzle the remaining olive oil and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
– Now, arrange the marinated salmon fillets on the baking sheet along with the veggies.
– Bake everything for a further 10 minutes, until the salmon is completely cooked and can be easily flaked with a fork.
How to Serve Honey Garlic Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus
Serve this meal hot, with the honey garlic salmon fillets accompanied by the roasted potatoes and asparagus. A drizzle of the remaining pan sauce adds an extra pop of flavour.
How to Store Honey Garlic Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to two days. Reheat using a microwave or an oven until it is thoroughly heated.
Tips to Make Honey Garlic Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus
Pat the salmon dry before applying the marinade to ensure it fully absorbs the flavours. Experiment with herbs of your choice in your marinade for an interesting twist.
Variations
You can add cherry tomatoes or broccoli to the dish for added texture and flavour.
FAQs
Q1: Can I use any other fish instead of salmon?
A: Yes, you can, but keep in mind each type of fish might alter the cooking time.
Q2: Do we keep the skin on the salmon or remove it?
A: This is totally up to personal preference. Some like the crispy skin while others don’t.
Q3: Could this be made ahead of time?
A: Ideally, this dish is best served fresh. However, you can keep the marinated salmon for up to 2 days in the refrigerator if you want to prepare it in advance.