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Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon and Asparagus

Enjoy a healthy, flavorful, and incredibly easy weeknight meal with this sheet pan recipe. Fresh salmon and tender-crisp asparagus are roasted together with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, all on one pan for minimal cleanup.

Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon and Asparagus
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
25 min
Servings:
4
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1Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz / 170g eachSalmon fillets
  • 1 lb (450g), tough ends trimmedAsparagus
  • 2 tbsp, dividedOlive oil
  • 1 medium, half sliced, half juicedLemon
  • 1 tspDried dill
  • 0.5 tspGarlic powder
  • 0.5 tspSalt
  • 0.3 tspBlack pepper
  • for garnishFresh parsley (optional)

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

    ⏱ 2 min
  2. 2

    On the prepared sheet pan, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on one side of the pan.

    ⏱ 3 min
  3. 3

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice from half of the lemon, dried dill, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the top and sides of each salmon fillet.

    ⏱ 3 min
  4. 4

    Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the other side of the sheet pan alongside the asparagus. Arrange the lemon slices over and around the salmon and asparagus.

    ⏱ 2 min
  5. 5

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon.

    ⏱ 15 min
  6. 6

    Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

    ⏱ 1 min
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