Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus
Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus is a quick one-pan dinner ready in about 20 minutes.Fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs create a bright, flavorful marinade.Perfect for an easy salmon dinner and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Salmon & Asparagus
- 4 salmon fillets 4–6 ounces each
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
For the Lemon Herb Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3 cloves garlic mashed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the salmon fillets on one side of the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour most of the marinade evenly over the salmon, reserving a small amount.
- Add the asparagus beside the salmon and drizzle with the remaining marinade. Toss gently to coat.
- Bake the Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus for 12–13 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Serve with brown rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan over the asparagus during the last two minutes of baking.
- Fresh dill or rosemary also pair beautifully with the lemon herb salmon.
- Leftover salmon can be flaked into salads, wraps, or grain bowls.