Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes

Treat yourself to a restaurant-quality meal right at home. This dish features flaky, perfectly seasoned salmon filets, tender roasted asparagus, and crispy herb baby potatoes. It is a complete, healthy dinner made on one sheet pan for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.

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Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Asparagus, Clean Eating, crispy potatoes, High Protein, Salmon, Sheet Pan Dinner

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

For the Potatoes & Asparagus:

1 lb baby potatoes, cut in half
1 bunch fresh asparagus, with the woody ends trimmed off
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Salmon:

2 fresh salmon filets (about 6 ounces each)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
1 fresh lemon, sliced into rounds
Fresh parsley, chopped fine for a pretty garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Turn your oven on to 400F (200C). Put a piece of parchment paper on a large baking sheet. This makes cleanup so easy later.
Season the Potatoes: Put your halved baby potatoes in a bowl. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on one side of your baking sheet.
Start the Roast: Put the potatoes in the oven for 10 minutes first. They need a little head start because they take longer to cook than the fish.
Add the Rest: Take the baking sheet out carefully. Place your salmon filets right in the middle. Put the trimmed asparagus on the other open side.
Flavor Everything: Drizzle the rest of the olive oil over the asparagus. Add a little salt and pepper to them. Rub the salmon with olive oil, then sprinkle on the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Top each piece of fish with a fresh lemon slice.
Bake Until Flaky: Put the pan back in the oven. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes. You will know the salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork. The potatoes should be golden and the asparagus tender.
Serve Warm: Sprinkle some fresh parsley over the top. Serve it up hot and enjoy every clean, delicious bite!

Notes

Sheet Pan Success: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for a quick, hassle-free cleanup.
Salmon Doneness: Salmon is perfectly cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of $145^circtext{F}$ or flakes easily with a fork.
Prep Tip: Cut your baby potatoes into equal, uniform sizes so they all finish roasting at the exact same time.
Fresh is Best: Using fresh lemon slices during the baking process keeps the fish incredibly moist and infuses it with bright flavor.

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