Sheet Pan Turmeric-Ginger Salmon with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A simple, flavorful weeknight dinner featuring pan-seared salmon with anti-inflammatory spices and tender asparagus. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, anti-inflammatory), ready in about 29 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, asparagus, extra virgin 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 14 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1 lb, trimmed asparagus
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp turmeric powder
1, sliced into wedges lemon
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 2: Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, arranging around salmon.
Step 3: Mix remaining olive oil, grated ginger, turmeric, and black pepper; rub evenly over salmon.
Step 4: Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: Squeeze lemon wedges over salmon and asparagus before serving.