Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
A light and fresh dish featuring tender salmon fillets and crisp-tender asparagus, elevated 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: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets and trimmed asparagus on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle the olive oil over both the salmon and asparagus.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, and pepper over the salmon and asparagus.
- Lay the lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh dill if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
Can substitute asparagus with green beans or broccoli. Marinating salmon for 30 minutes can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg