This garlic butter salmon and asparagus meal prep pairs pan-seared salmon with asparagus in a quick lemon-garlic butter sauce and fresh tomatoes. It’s an easy low-carb meal prep you can portion ahead for lunch, with plenty of vegetables and no rice or pasta required.
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Ingredients list for the Salmon with Asparagus Meal-Prep
- 1 medium salmon fillet, cut into 3 or 4 chunks
- 2 bunches of asparagus, rinsed and trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup (125ml) low-sodium vegetable broth (or white wine)
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 small red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional (we used Sriracha)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley (or cilantro)
- Crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
- Slices of lemon, for garnish
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Tips for the meal prep salmon and asparagus recipe
- Use salmon portions of similar thickness so they cook evenly.
- Thin asparagus can go directly into the skillet; thicker stalks benefit from a quick blanch before sautéing.
- Avoid overcooking the salmon and asparagus if you plan to reheat the meal later.
- Let the salmon and vegetables cool before sealing the meal-prep containers to reduce condensation.
- For extra flavor, use dry white wine instead of vegetable broth in the garlic butter sauce.
- Reheat gently to help keep the salmon moist and the asparagus from becoming too soft. Check these recipes and add them to our free meal planner!
How to cook salmon for meal prep
Avoid overcooking the salmon during the initial preparation, especially if you plan to reheat it later. Cook it just until it reaches your preferred doneness, then reheat gently so it stays moist rather than dry and crumbly. The same principle applies to the asparagus: keeping it slightly crisp helps preserve its texture after reheating.
How to store the meal prep salmon leftovers?
Well, speaking of meal prepping, you are actually making the food to enjoy it later on! You can store the meal prep salmon and asparagus for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Use separate containers for easier portioning, and you’ll have one of these amazingly healthy and delicious meals waiting for you all week!
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Directions
1. Combine the cherry tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside while you prepare the salmon and asparagus.
2. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Let it sit while you prepare the asparagus.
3. Wash and trim the ends of the asparagus. If using thick asparagus, blanch it in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to ice water and drain well. Skip this step for thin asparagus.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon until golden on both sides and nearly cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
5. In the same skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, then deglaze with vegetable broth (or wine). Bring to a simmer. Add butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, and parsley. Give a quick stir to combine.
6. Add the asparagus and toss in the sauce for about 2 minutes. Return the salmon to the skillet briefly to warm through.
7. Divide the salmon and asparagus into meal prep containers, add marinated tomatoes, and let cool before sealing and refrigerating.
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Garlic Butter Salmon and Asparagus Meal Prep
This easy salmon and asparagus meal prep combines pan-seared salmon, crisp-tender asparagus, in a lemon garlic butter sauce and fresh tomatoes for an easy lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 medium salmon fillet, cut in 3 or 4 chunks
- 2 bunches of asparagus, rinsed and trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup (125ml) low-sodium vegetable broth (or white wine)
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 small red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional (we used Sriracha)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley (or cilantro)
- Crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
- Slices of lemon, for garnish
Instructions
- To make the salmon meal prep: Combine halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced red onion, salt, and pepper. Marinate in a shallow plate or bowl while cooking salmon and asparagus.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Let's sit while you prepare the asparagus.
- Wash and trim the ends of the asparagus, then blanch them in boiling water for 2- 3 minutes, then soak in ice water to stop cooking. This way, they will cook faster and evenly in the skillet. You can skip this step if you have very thin asparagus. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Gently cook salmon on both sides until golden brown. Remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, then deglaze with vegetable broth (or wine). Bring to a simmer. Add butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, and parsley. Give a quick stir to combine.
- Add the drained, blanched asparagus and toss for 2 minutes to cook it up. Add salmon back to the pan and reheat for another minute.
- Divide the meal prep salmon and asparagus into meal prep containers, add marinated tomatoes, and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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How did it turn out?
Sooo good!! Did not do it for meal prep but halfed for dinner for 2. I will def make again - for both reasons! TY!
Sooo good! My husband usually drowns fish with tarter sauce, but not this time! Cannot wait to make it again for meal prep.
