Baked Salmon with Asparagus & Garlic Lemon Butter (Low-Carb, Diabetic-Friendly)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb salmon fillet (skin on or off)

• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 lemon (zest + juice)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place in a baking dish.

• Toss asparagus with a little olive oil (or butter), salt, and pepper. Arrange around the salmon.

• Melt butter in a pan, add garlic (cook 1 min). Stir in lemon zest and juice, plus red pepper flakes if using.

• Pour garlic lemon butter over salmon and asparagus.

• Bake for 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender-crisp.

• Serve hot — no rice or grains needed!