Description
Garlic Herb Salmon comes together faster than you can say “delicious dinner” with crispy potatoes and tender asparagus roasting right alongside your perfectly seasoned fish. This simple sheet pan meal delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup, making weeknight cooking a total breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Vegetables:
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400F. Grab a large baking sheet and set it nearby.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Dunk each salmon fillet into the herb mixture, ensuring every inch gets coated with the aromatic blend.
- Scatter halved baby potatoes across the baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over them and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add trimmed asparagus next to the potatoes. Coat them with remaining olive oil and season with another pinch of salt and pepper.
- Nestle the herb-coated salmon fillets among the vegetables, spacing them evenly.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 400F oven. Roast everything for exactly 17 minutes until salmon flakes easily and vegetables turn golden and tender.
- Remove from oven and let the sheet rest for 3 minutes before transferring to serving plates.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry before marinating to help seasonings stick better and create a nice crust.
- Choose fresh, firm asparagus with tight, compact tips for the best texture and flavor.
- Cut potatoes into uniform chunks so they cook evenly and get crispy on the edges.
- When checking salmon for doneness, look for a slightly translucent center and flaky texture – overcooking can make it tough and dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg