Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus (Printable Version)
A vibrant meal with salmon, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes roasted to perfection with lemon and garlic.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
03 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Marinade & Seasonings
05 - 3 tbsp olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Place the asparagus and cherry tomatoes on the sheet pan. Drizzle with half of the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Spread vegetables across the pan, leaving space for the salmon.
04 - Nestle the salmon fillets among the vegetables. Brush the tops with the remaining marinade and season with additional salt and pepper.
05 - Scatter the red onion slices over the vegetables and salmon.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
07 - Remove from oven. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The entire meal cooks on one pan, which means virtually zero cleanup after a long day
- The lemon-garlic marinade transforms ordinary salmon into something restaurant-worthy
- Everything finishes cooking at the same time, so no juggling multiple dishes
02 -
- Don't overcrowd your pan or everything will steam instead of roast. Use two pans if needed
- The salmon will continue cooking slightly after you pull it from the oven, so take it off when it's just barely opaque throughout
- Thin asparagus spears cook faster than thick ones, so try to buy similar sized stalks for even cooking
03 -
- Pat your salmon completely dry before adding the marinade, or it won't adhere properly
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before roasting