Keto Baked Lemon-Garlic Salmon With Asparagus Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This protein-rich baked salmon with asparagus is light enough for Sunday brunch, and truly sophisticated for a meal by candlelight.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagus, baked salmon, garlic, keto, lemon

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 532kcal

Cost 15

Preheat oven to 375 F.
In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil and season to taste.
2 garlic cloves, 2 lbs. fresh asparagus, ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, ¼ cup olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melt ghee in a saucepan over medium heat; add garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Juice and zest from 1 lemon, ¼ cup ghee, 2 garlic cloves, 1 lemon
Whisk everything until well blended, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
Season the salmon to taste, and place on a baking sheet.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Drizzle the salmon filets with the ghee sauce, and top each filet with lemon slices.
4 salmon fillets
Lay the asparagus around the salmon filets on the baking sheet and place it in the oven.
Bake everything in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Top with fresh parsley and serve.
2 tbsp. fresh parsley