Description
This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Potatoes recipe is a simple, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender salmon fillets with crunchy asparagus and crispy roasted potatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it requires minimal cleanup and offers a balanced mix of protein and vegetables, seasoned with Italian herbs and a touch of honey Dijon glaze for added flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby red or gold potatoes, quartered
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Salmon and Asparagus
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Prepare a large sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
- Roast potatoes: In a bowl, toss the quartered potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons of Italian herb blend. Arrange them evenly on the sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes to start crisping.
- Prepare salmon and asparagus: While the potatoes bake, whisk together melted butter, honey, Dijon mustard, and ½ teaspoon Italian herb blend in a small bowl. Brush this mixture onto the salmon fillets. Drizzle the asparagus with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place lemon slices between the asparagus spears.
- Assemble and bake: After the initial 10 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Arrange the salmon fillets and asparagus on the pan with the potatoes. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through, potatoes are fork-tender, and asparagus is tender and slightly roasted. Serve immediately with lemon slices for extra flavor.
Notes
- Italian seasoning can be homemade with dried thyme, parsley, oregano, and basil, or substituted with Herbs de Provence for more flavor.
- For a cheesier dish, sprinkle ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese over the potatoes or asparagus before baking.
- Adding 1 tablespoon of dried Ranch seasoning to the potatoes provides a kid-friendly flavor boost.
- This dish is suitable for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
