PrintSheet Pan Salmon & Asparagus: A Quick, Healthy Delight!
A quick and healthy recipe for sheet pan salmon and asparagus, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets and asparagus on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and asparagus.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and pepper over the top.
- Arrange lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh dill if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute asparagus with other vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers.
- This dish pairs well with quinoa or brown rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg