Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus Tomatoes (Printable)
Tender salmon fillets roasted alongside asparagus and cherry tomatoes with lemon and herbs.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 lb asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
03 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Marinade & Seasoning
05 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 tsp lemon zest
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1 tsp kosher salt
12 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
14 - Lemon wedges for serving
# Steps:
01 - Position oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for effortless cleanup.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Arrange trimmed asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle half the marinade over vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer, reserving one-third of the sheet for the salmon fillets.
04 - Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush the remaining marinade generously over the tops of each fillet, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven and roast for 15 to 18 minutes. The salmon is done when the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork, and vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Transfer to serving plates and accompany with lemon wedges for squeezing over the finished dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks on one pan so cleanup is literally just crumpling up some foil
- The salmon stays impossibly tender while the vegetables get those delicious roasted edges
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the pan or your vegetables will steam instead of roast
- The salmon continues cooking slightly after you pull it from the oven
03 -
- Pat your salmon completely dry before adding the marinade for better caramelization
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge