Baked Lemon-Herb Salmon with Sweet Potato and Asparagus

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Perfectly baked salmon fillets with a bright lemon-herb crust, served alongside roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus for a heart-healthy meal. This American-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, sweet potatoes, asparagus for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 medium peeled and sliced sweet potatoes (1/2-inch coins) and 1 bunch trimmed and cut asparagus (2-inch pieces) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat.
  2. Step 2: Roast for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and asparagus is crisp-tender.
  3. Step 3: While vegetables roast, mix 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried dill, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl.
  4. Step 4: Pat 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on) dry with paper towels. Spread herb mixture evenly over each fillet.
  5. Step 5: Place salmon on a separate baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Serve with roasted vegetables.

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