Ingredients
Method
Cooking Walkthrough
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil for quick cleanup.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and chopped thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until reduced into a thick, glossy syrup that coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and reserve.
- Place the trimmed asparagus onto one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with half of the salt and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly in a single layer.
- Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on the other side of the baking sheet. Lightly brush fillets with remaining olive oil and season with remaining salt and pepper.
- Using a pastry brush, generously glaze each salmon fillet with half of the honey balsamic reduction, coating both the tops and sides evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the salmon flakes effortlessly with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F (for medium flakiness).
- Switch oven to BROIL for the final 60 to 90 seconds to caramelize the honey balsamic glaze into sticky, blistered perfection (watch carefully to prevent scorching).
- Remove from oven, brush remaining balsamic glaze over the warm salmon fillets, garnish with fresh parsley and microgreens, and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
