Sheet Pan Avocado-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus
A simple oven-baked dish featuring salmon coated in creamy avocado sauce, served with tender asparagus spears. This seafood (whole30) ready in about 29 minutes pairs salmon fillets, avocado, avocado oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Halve the avocado and scoop out flesh into a small bowl. Add 1 tbsp avocado oil and lemon juice, then mash until smooth. Spread half the avocado mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
- Step 3: Toss asparagus with remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet around the salmon.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Avocado-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 29 minutes (15 min prep + 14 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Avocado-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Avocado-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sheet Pan Avocado-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Sheet Pan Avocado-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus whole30?
Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30 based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Such a flavorful dish! The asparagus was crisp and the salmon was moist. I'll be making this again and again.
- ★★★★★
The avocado glaze made the salmon so rich and delicious. Asparagus roasted perfectly on the same sheet pan - love the simplicity!
- ★★★★★
This was the perfect weeknight dinner! The avocado glaze was creamy and the salmon cooked to perfection. My family loved it.
