Sheet Pan Lemon-Tarragon Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

A nutritious and simple sheet pan salmon dish with a bright lemon-tarragon glaze paired with tender roasted asparagus. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh lemon juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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 pieces, about 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh tarragon leaves
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 lb, trimmed asparagus spears
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, arrange 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon leaves, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Brush the lemon-tarragon mixture evenly over the salmon fillets and asparagus, coating everything well.
4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp with slight caramelized edges.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and serve immediately, spooning any pan juices over the salmon for extra flavor.