Sheet-Pan Salmon with Asparagus
A cozy and simple dish featuring tender salmon and vibrant asparagus, roasted to perfection with garlic and lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in the center of the baking sheet, skin side down. Place the trimmed asparagus around the salmon.
- Make the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the marinade generously over the salmon and asparagus.
- Toss the asparagus in the marinade, if desired.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and the asparagus is tender.
- Plate the salmon and asparagus, and garnish with lemon slices or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding fresh herbs or a drizzle of honey in the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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