Baked Salmon and Asparagus

This Baked Salmon and Asparagus will have you devouring dinner, and loving that clean-up is a breeze!

In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and healthy salmon recipe that’s loaded with flavor with a built-in side dish!

One Pan Salmon and Asaparagus

If you’re new to one-pan baking, get ready to fall in love with this recipe since both the salmon and the asparagus cook at the same time.

All you have to do is line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, bake the meal, and and then throw that foil away after dinner – creating the most epic fast clean-up ever!

The classic salmon and asparagus combination is one that creates a healthy and flavorful dinner that’s going to become part of your rotation.

Salmon Asparagus Ingredients

The ingredients for this one-sheet salmon recipe speak for themselves. They’re simple ingredients that create a flavorful dish.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• salmon fillets: fresh or frozen salmon will work.
• asparagus: use fresh asparagus with the ends trimmed.
• olive oil: avocado oil or coconut oil is great as well.
• lemon: a lime can also be used.
• garlic cloves: minced cloves offer the most flavor but garlic powder.
• salt
• pepper
• fresh chopped parsley: fresh is always best when it comes to herbs.

Want to mix things up? Try sheet pan salmon & potatoes next!

How to Bake Salmon and Asparagus

The other great reason to bake this asparagus and salmon in foil is that it’s the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner!

Here’s how to make this easy salmon recipe:

1. Preheat the oven
   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Add the salmon and asparagus to a baking sheet
   Place the salmon fillets in the middle of the baking sheet and asparagus spears on one side.
3. Mix the ingredients
   In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and parsley.
4. Spread onto the salmon and asparagus
   Spread the mixture over the tops of the salmon and the asparagus.
5. Bake
   Bake, in the preheated oven, for 12-15 minutes (time will vary based on the thickness of your salmon).
6. Check for doneness
   Remove from the oven, and poke with a fork to check for soft, flaky, salmon and the asparagus are fork-tender.

You can also use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon. The reading should show 130 degrees to be considered cooked and done.

Try next: Pesto Salmon Pasta Recipe

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