Lemon-Garlic Baked Salmon with Asparagus
A simple sheet pan dinner with succulent salmon and tender asparagus, enriched with anti-inflammatory omega-3s and lemon for skin health. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Trim asparagus spears, toss with 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper; spread in a single layer.
- Step 3: Place salmon fillets on asparagus, skin-side down. Top each with minced garlic, lemon slices, and rosemary.
- Step 4: Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil, then season with remaining salt and pepper.
- Step 5: Bake 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp.
