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Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon
Impress your family with this vibrant and healthy sheet pan dinner, featuring flaky salmon and tender-crisp asparagus. It's a quick, flavorful meal with minimal cleanup.
Prep 10 min
Cook 20 min
Total 30 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Sheet Pan
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1.5 lbs asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Step 2 — Optional Serving Suggestion
- Cooked quinoa or rice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- 2
Prepare Asparagus
In a large bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Prepare Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the salmon and season with a pinch more salt and pepper.
- 4
Roast
Arrange the lemon slices over the salmon fillets. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- 5
Serve
Serve the salmon and asparagus immediately, optionally over a bed of cooked quinoa or rice. Squeeze extra lemon juice over the top if desired.
Nutrition per serving: 520 cal · 40g protein · 20g carbs · 30g fat · 6g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
