Description
This easy and healthy sheet pan salmon recipe with asparagus and lemon dill sauce is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Packed with bold flavors and minimal cleanup, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on, approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of paprika or smoked sea salt
- Optional: drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared sheet pan. Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika if desired.
- Trim the ends of the asparagus and arrange them around the salmon on the sheet pan. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss gently to coat.
- Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender yet slightly crisp.
- While the salmon and asparagus are roasting, whisk together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped dill in a small mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let everything cool for a few minutes. Plate the salmon and asparagus, then drizzle with the lemon dill sauce. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
[‘If your asparagus is thicker, roast it for 5 minutes before adding the salmon to the sheet pan.’, ‘Don’t overcook the salmon to keep it moist.’, ‘Fresh dill is recommended for optimal flavor.’, ‘Double the lemon dill sauce recipe for extra servings or to use as a dip.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: sheet pan salmon, lemon dill sauce, healthy dinner, easy recipe, salmon and asparagus