Five-Ingredient Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon & Asparagus
Five-Ingredient Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon & Asparagus is a quick and delicious dish that brings together fresh salmon, vibrant asparagus, and aromatic garlic, all infused with zesty lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. In just one pan, you can create a visually stunning meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 lb asparagus
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium lemons, juiced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse asparagus and trim woody ends, placing them on one side of the baking sheet.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and rub with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Scatter minced garlic over salmon and asparagus, then squeeze lemon juice over everything.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Let rest briefly before serving; garnish with lemon wedges for extra zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute asparagus with green beans or broccoli if desired. Add a splash of soy sauce or honey for a sweet-savory twist. Enhance flavors by marinating the salmon in lemon juice and garlic for up to an hour prior to cooking.