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# Easy 20-Minute Pesto Salmon Recipe w/ Roasted Asparagus
- URL: https://www.cookiesandclogs.com/pesto-salmon-recipe-roasted-asparagus/
- Published: 2013-02-19T14:30:02.000Z
- Updated: 2016-06-22T19:03:21.000Z
- Description: One of My Best Baked Salmon Recipes… Many, many years ago, I used to work with a man that was once a cook. I was quite surprised to see him…
- Author: TerriAnn van Gosliga
- Tags: Recipes, Fish, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-10 09:18

### One of My Best Baked Salmon Recipes…

Many, many years ago, I used to work with a man that was once a cook. I was quite surprised to see him enter the lunchroom and cook some gourmet-looking salmon in the office toaster oven. It was super easy, done in 20 minutes, and looked delish! Here’s my own take on this baked salmon recipe with some roasted asparagus on the side:

![Baked Pesto Salmon Recipe with Roasted Asparagus](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/2c/eb2c2494-1e98-4067-8fbf-8a48d9dd30cf/content/images/cookiesandclogs-local/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pesto_salmon.jpg "Baked Pesto Salmon Recipe with Roasted Asparagus")

Easy 20-minute salmon recipe with minimal preparation.Ingredients

- 1-1/2 lbs Salmon
- 2 Tbsp Pesto
- 1/2 tsp Crushed Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Earth Balance (or butter)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 bunch Asparagus
- Garlic Salt

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 deg F.
2. Rinse salmon then pat dry. Make a few shallow, angled cuts in salmon about 1 in. apart.
3. Spread Earth Balance on salmon as much as possible but any clumps will melt later.
4. Combine pesto, garlic, and olive oil in small bowl.
5. Spread pesto mix generously on salmon, creating a nice, even layer.
6. Place a long piece of foil (about double the length of the salmon) on a jelly pan or in a rectangular raised dish.
7. Drizzle olive oil on center area of foil and place prepared salmon on it.
8. Season with garlic salt (I prefer Lawry’s) to taste.
9. Make a loose steaming pouch by folding the foil’s edges toward the middle and pressing together. Try to gently close the opening on the sides as well.
10. Set aside.
11. Wash asparagus spears and shake dry.
12. About 1 to 1-1/2 inches from the base, bend the spear until it snaps. Discard ends.
13. Place spears on foil-lined jelly pan, closely but not touching.
14. Drizzle olive oil on spears then season with salt and pepper.
15. Place salmon dish and asparagus-filled pan in oven.
16. After 12 minutes, poke asparagus. If the fork goes in easily, remove asparagus from oven and set aside.
17. After another 3 minutes (15 min. total), take out salmon.
18. Unfold foil so salmon is uncovered.
19. Then, broil salmon for 5-7 minutes to add a light crispiness to the top.
20. Serve with asparagus and any other desired side (i.e. pasta, mashed potatoes, etc.)
21. Optional: Use lemon juice and/or dill to add more flavor to salmon.