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    Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner

    Apr 6, 2021 / by Laney Schwartz / 6 Comments(updated Feb 3, 2022)
    ★★★★★ from 3 reviews

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    This is an easy and delicious way to get a complete meal on the table! Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner is made with potatoes, garlic, lemon, and chives for the tastiest weeknight dish.

    You might know by now how much I love a sheet pan dinner. It really is the best way to get a complete meal on the table with no mess, no stress, and maximum flavor! This Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner is my latest and greatest, and it’s a total winner. If you’re new to cooking salmon or you want a quick and nourishing weeknight dinner, this is the one for you!

    Is It Better to Cook Salmon Covered or Uncovered?

    For this sheet pan dinner, I cook the salmon uncovered in the oven. Since it’s drizzled with melted butter and cooked for just 8-10 minutes, the salmon stays tender and never dries out. The result is a salmon filet loaded with flavor! I love to broil it for a minute or two at the end to give it a nice golden brown finish.

    What Goes with Salmon for Dinner?

    I love that this is an entire dinner on one pan. It’s minimal dishes, quick cleanup, and both the main and side dishes are here and ready to eat. I love how buttery potatoes and crisped asparagus pair with the salmon! Since this sheet pan dinner has potatoes and those take longer to cook, I start those, then shift them to one side of the pan before adding the salmon and asparagus. Garlic, a squeeze of lemon, and some chopped chives finish it all off perfectly.

    More Sheet Pan Dinners

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    Food photography by Ashley Cuoco

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    Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner

    ★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
    • Author: Laney Schwartz
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound baby potatoes (can also use fingerlings), halved
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
    • Pepper
    • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped chives 
    • 1 lemon
    • 4 salmon filets (about 1–1 ½ pounds)
    • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Add the potatoes to a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, a few cracks of pepper and toss until potatoes are coated evenly. Roast for 20-25 minutes until potatoes begin to brown. 
    2. Add the melted butter to a bowl with the minced garlic, chives, juice from 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Whisk until well combined and set aside. 
    3. Remove potatoes from the oven and move them to one side of the sheet pan. Grease the empty side (if you’re not using parchment paper). Add the asparagus and salmon filets (skin side down) to the open side. 
    4. Sprinkle the salmon filets with a little bit of salt then pour the melted butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus. Use a brush to help coat the salmon with the sauce and some tongs to toss the asparagus. 
    5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes to get that extra golden brown color on the salmon. Remove and enjoy right away!

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      Comments

    1. Linda

      March 27, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      I have salmon for dinner almost every week. I usually cook it under the broiler. I’ve made this recipe twice now & it’s my new favorite! The salmon turns out perfect & has such great flavor. I love the sheet pan dinners because they’re quick, easy, & delicious!

      ★★★★★

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      • Laney Schwartz

        March 28, 2022 at 3:36 pm

        I’m so happy you can now add this to your rotation, Linda!

    2. Brooke

      September 17, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      This recipe transformed how I cook! It’s so flexible and delicious. I’ve probably made it 10 times! Checking out all your other sheet pan dinners! For a single person with limited time to cook, recipes like this net me a quick 3-4 meals.

      ★★★★★

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      • Laney Schwartz

        September 17, 2021 at 5:46 pm

        I love that so much, Brooke!!! Thanks for the review!

    3. Katie C

      August 02, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      This salmon is DELICIOUS. It’s made such a difference in my cooking to have this recipe in my back pocket. It cooks really quickly, so it’s an easy weeknight dinner and it’s a hit with the kids. Note: I’ve made it a few times now and I haven’t ever included the chives because I always forget to buy some at the market…It’s totally delicious even without the chives.

      ★★★★★

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      • Laney Schwartz

        August 02, 2021 at 6:30 pm

        Love hearing how much your family loves this recipe! Such a great one to have on hand! Thanks for the awesome review.

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