Orange Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

Greens of Minster: Orange Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

This quick and easy one pan dinner is the perfect healthy weeknight meal. From start to finish, you can have this delicious, complete meal on the table in less than 25 minutes!

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15-18 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 6-oz. each salmon filets

3 T. fresh orange juice

2 t. honey

3 T. extra virgin olive oil

2 T. balsamic vinegar

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1½ lb. asparagus, tough end removed

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1.    Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large, rimmed baking tray with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Place the salmon filets skin side down in the center of the baking pan and set aside.

2.    In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Generously season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and brush over the salmon.

3.    Add the asparagus to the bowl with the orange juice mixture and gently toss to combine. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste.

4.    Arrange asparagus around the salmon filets in a single layer and place the tray in pre-heated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or just until the salmon is flaky and the asparagus develops a bit of color, being careful to not overcook the salmon.

Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Enjoy!