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Easy Lemon Herb Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner with Roasted Asparagus

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring lemon herb salmon and roasted asparagus, perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each), skin-on
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 pound / 450 grams), trimmed
  • 1 large fresh lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra virgin
  • Salt, to taste (ideally sea salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional, a pinch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Trim the asparagus by snapping off the woody ends (about an inch from the bottom). Place them in a mixing bowl.
  3. Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on one side of the sheet pan.
  4. In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining garlic, chopped dill, parsley, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well.
  5. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on the other half of the sheet pan.
  6. Brush the lemon herb sauce generously over the salmon fillets, covering top and sides. Let some sauce drip onto the pan.
  7. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness. The asparagus should be tender but still slightly crisp, and salmon should flake easily with a fork.
  8. If asparagus finishes earlier, remove it and keep salmon roasting a few minutes more.
  9. Check doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part of the salmon; it should flake gently and the skin should be crispy and golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then plate salmon alongside roasted asparagus. Optionally, sprinkle fresh herbs or an extra squeeze of lemon juice on top.

Notes

Dry the salmon skin thoroughly before roasting for crispy texture. Use fresh herbs for best flavor; dried herbs can be substituted but use half the amount. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting. Adjust roasting time if oven temperature varies. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in oven to avoid drying out.

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