Description

A quick, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring flavorful baked salmon and crispy roasted asparagus. This healthy, gluten-free meal is ready in under 30 minutes and is kid-approved.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 to 2 pounds salmon fillets
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium lemons (1 for juicing, 1 for slicing)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 large bunches asparagus (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for asparagus)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Parchment paper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
Wash and pat dry the asparagus. Snap off woody ends and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on one side of the pan.
Pat salmon fillets dry. In a small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, juice of one lemon, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Brush the oil mixture generously over the salmon fillets and place them skin-side down on the other side of the pan.
Slice the second lemon into rounds and lay slices on top of the salmon. Squeeze any remaining lemon juice over the asparagus.
Roast for 15-18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout, and asparagus is tender-crisp.
Let rest for 2 minutes before serving with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan; ensure ingredients are in a single layer for proper roasting. Pat fish dry before seasoning to help it stick and prevent steaming. Salmon is done at 145°F internally, but many prefer it around 135°F for moisture. Asparagus should be snapped at the woody end before cutting. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen (salmon only) for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet and 1/4 of
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 280
Fat: 16
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 4
Protein: 34

Keywords: healthy salmon, baked salmon, roasted asparagus, one pan dinner, weeknight dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free, quick meals, family friendly