Turmeric-Spiced Sheet Pan Salmon & Asparagus
A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish with anti-inflammatory turmeric and tender salmon, perfect for soothing skin breakouts after Whole30 completion. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 29 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, asparagus, 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 1, 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
- 6 oz salmon fillets
- 1 cup trimmed asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 medium lemon
- 1 clove minced garlic
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place 6 oz salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined sheet pan, arranging 1 cup trimmed asparagus around them.
- Step 2: Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle 1/4 tsp turmeric powder evenly over both salmon and asparagus, followed by 1 minced garlic clove and the zest of 1/2 medium lemon.
- Step 3: Roast for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender-crisp with slightly charred edges.








