Description
This simple sheet pan salmon with asparagus is a quick and healthy dinner. You get perfectly roasted salmon and tender asparagus all on one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, half juiced, half sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet.
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Place it on the other side of the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the salmon with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the lemon slices over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add other seasonings like dill or paprika to the salmon for extra flavor.
- If your asparagus is very thick, you might need to roast it for a few minutes longer before adding the salmon.
- Ensure your salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg