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Easy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon Recipe with Asparagus and Tomatoes for Perfect Healthy Dinner

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A quick and healthy sheet pan meal featuring lemon herb salmon roasted with asparagus and cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse and trim the asparagus ends (about 1 inch from the bottom). Slice cherry tomatoes in half if desired.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Toss the asparagus and tomatoes in about two-thirds of the marinade until evenly coated. Spread them out on a sheet pan in a single layer, leaving space for the salmon.
  5. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place the fillets skin-side down on the sheet pan next to the veggies.
  6. Brush or drizzle the remaining marinade generously over the salmon.
  7. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp and tomatoes are blistered.
  8. Optional: Switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes for a slight char, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from oven and let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming the vegetables. Adjust roasting time based on salmon thickness. Optional broil step adds char but watch carefully to avoid burning. Fresh herbs preferred; if using dried, reduce quantity and add early to marinade.

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