Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon Asparagus (Printable Version)
Vibrant one-pan meal with tender salmon fillets and crisp asparagus roasted in fresh herbs and zesty lemon for a healthy dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Fish & Vegetables
01 - 4 salmon fillets, 5 ounces each, skin-on or skinless
02 - 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
→ Marinade & Flavorings
03 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - Lemon slices, for serving
12 - Extra fresh herbs, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Arrange asparagus in a single layer on one side of the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the herb marinade and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down next to the asparagus on the sheet pan. Spoon remaining marinade evenly over each fillet.
05 - Arrange lemon slices on top of the salmon and asparagus if desired for enhanced flavor and presentation.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp.
07 - Remove from oven and serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The entire meal cooks on one pan, which means youll spend more time enjoying dinner and less time scrubbing dishes.
- The bright lemon and herb flavors infuse both the salmon and asparagus, creating a cohesive meal where every bite feels intentional and harmonious.
02 -
- Overcooking salmon is the most common mistake, so remember it continues cooking slightly even after you remove it from the oven.
- Cutting the asparagus spears to roughly the same length ensures they cook evenly and makes the final dish look more polished.
03 -
- For a golden, slightly crispy top on your salmon, switch the oven to broil for the final minute of cooking, but dont walk away or it can quickly go from perfect to overdone.
- Line your sheet pan with parchment paper that extends up the sides to catch any drips, making cleanup truly effortless.