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Quick & Healthy Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus Delight
This easy and nutritious sheet pan meal features tender salmon fillets roasted with fresh asparagus and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a quick healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 filets Salmon Filets (1-inch thick)
Dairy
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
Fruits
- 2 lemons Lemons (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (freshly cracked)
Vegetables
- 1 bunch Fresh Asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
Oils & Condiments
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for drizzling)
Herbs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange salmon, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes on a sheet pan.
- Mix melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; brush over salmon and vegetables.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon with lemon and herbs for 15 minutes before baking.