Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

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A healthy dinner made all on one pan! This customizable salmon and asparagus dinner is easy to make, quick on busy nights, and packed with nutrition. See notes on adapting the recipe for the whole family.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: low carb salmon and asparagus, sheet pan salmon, sheet pan salmon and asparagus

Servings: servings

Calories: 381kcal

Equipment

sheet pan
parchment paper

Ingredients

2 4-6 ounce salmon fillets
1 pound asparagus ends trimmed
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup olives black, Kalamata, etc.
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450º F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Add the salmon filets, trimmed asparagus, tomatoes and olives to the sheet pan. Drizzle everything with olive oil, and then season well with sea salt and black pepper. Top the salmon and vegetables with fresh lemon slices.
Bake the salmon and asparagus for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the salmon flakes easily and is cooked through in the center. Tip: Recommended internal temperature for salmon is 145º F / 63º C) [source].

Notes

How to Store Leftovers

Typically I make this dinner fresh. It’s best eaten right after it’s baked.

However, if you need to make this ahead of time, wait until the salmon and vegetables have fully cooled. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Gently reheat in the oven or in a skillet, to avoid drying out the leftover salmon.

Variations

Other Low Carb Veggies: This is delicious with just salmon and asparagus. Too add variety, also try adding:

Red Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Greens, like cabbage or bok choy
Mushrooms
Artichoke Hearts
Zucchini or Yellow Squash
Red Onion

Top It: Add a layer of flavor to this sheet pan salmon dinner by topping it with a sauce! My favorite is this Pesto Genovese .

Cheesy Asparagus: Add shredded sharp cheddar or parmesan cheese to the asparagus prior to baking, and let it melt into the vegetables.

Add carbs: If the family has higher carb needs, serve this alongside baked potatoes, boiled baby potatoes, rice, quinoa, or sweet potatoes. Another delicious side dish with this recipe is Baked Delicata Squash.

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