Description
A simple and healthy sheet pan dinner featuring salmon and asparagus with a zesty lemon garlic flavor. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, half juiced, half sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Place the salmon fillets and asparagus on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange lemon slices over the salmon.
- Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or broccoli.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs like dill or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet and half the asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon & Asparagus, sheet pan salmon, roasted asparagus, lemon garlic salmon, quick fish dinner, healthy weeknight meal, omega-3 rich, healthy sheet pan dinners