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baked salmon and asparagus and a white cloth napkin
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus is perfect for a weeknight dinner! This baked salmon and asparagus is ready in less than 25 minutes. Perfectly flaky salmon and delicious asparagus make for a healthy dinner.
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword baked salmon and asparagus, healthy dinner, sheet pan salmon and asparagus
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 218kcal
Author Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian

Equipment

  • sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 20 oz Salmon 5, 4oz filets
  • 1 ½ tablespoon avocado or olive oil divided
  • 1 pound of asparagus
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then chop the salmon into 5 4oz salmon filets.
    salmon filets on a cutting board with a knife
  • Chop or snap the woody ends of asparagus and place asparagus on the baking sheet.
    snapping woody ends off asparagus
  • Place salmon and asparagus on the baking sheet and brush salmon with oil.
    brushing oil onto salmon filets
  • Top the asparagus with the remaining oil, making sure to coat evenly.
    pouring oil over asparagus
  • Sprinkle the salmon and asparagus with salt, pepper and minced garlic.
    raw salmon and uncooked asparagus on a parchment lined cookie sheet topped with spices
  • Bake for about 15 minutes until salmon is at desired doneness.
    baked salmon and asparagus and a white cloth napkin
  • Optionally top with cilantro or fresh squeezed lemon juice. Serve with white rice.
    baked salmon with a fork bite taken out

Notes

Re-heat in microwave for 2-2 ½ minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg