Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

In our family, we have developed a new tradition where each one of our boys is responsible once a week to prepare a healthy, nutritious meal for the whole family. Not only does it teach them how to make simple dishes, but it also gives me a well deserved break from the kitchen. Over the years, I have developed a lot of very easy and simple recipes that my sons can prepare and put them together in a binder so that they can plan out their weekly meals. This is one of our favorites from that binder and I hope your family enjoys this recipe for Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus as much as we do.

How to Make Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Ingredients

• 4 wild salmon fillets
• 1 – 2 lemons
• 4 Tbs grass fed butter (Dairy free option, avocado oil mayonnaise or coconut oil)
• 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
• 2 Tbs pesto

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cover baking sheet tray with aluminium foil.
• Place salmon fillets, skin side down on top of the foil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place slices of lemon on top of each fillet.
• Place one tablespoon of butter on top of each fillet.
• In a small mixing bowl, place asparagus and pesto. Combine until well combined.
• Place pesto coated asparagus onto the baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes.
• Enjoy

Tips for Entertaining

I even love to use this recipe when entertaining friends so that I spend less time in the kitchen and more time socializing. You can easily prep everything beforehand and just pop the trays in the oven right before service. Some other easy courses for entertaining that you can make ahead of time are

• Creamy Mushroom Soup
• Chicken Zoodle Soup
• Truffled Egg salad
• Lemon tarts
• Instant Pot Creme Brulee
• Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes
• Coconut Panna Cotta

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Sheet pan Salmon and Asparagus

Prep Time

3 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

I love sheet pan meals because of how easy and quick they are to prepare, especially for those busy weekdays when you just couldn't be bothered. This recipe for Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus is one of our family favorites. It’s simple yet full of flavor and full of healthy Omega 3 fats. Not only is it healthy and convenient, but it’s a dish that is sure to please the whole family.

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: asparagus, salmon

Servings: 4

Calories: 394 kcal

Author: yvonne

Ingredients

• 4 wild salmon fillets
• 1 - 2 lemons
• 4 Tbs grass fed butter Dairy free option, avocado oil mayonnaise or coconut oil
• 1 pound asparagus trimmed
• 2 Tbs pesto

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cover baking sheet tray with aluminium foil.
3. Place salmon fillets, skin side down on top of the foil.
   
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Place slices of lemon on top of each fillet.
6. Place one tablespoon of butter on top of each fillet.
7. In a small mixing bowl, place asparagus and pesto. Combine until well combined.
   

8. Place pesto coated asparagus onto the baking sheet.

   
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
10. Enjoy

Nutrition Facts

Sheet pan Salmon and Asparagus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25g 38%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 124mg 41%

Sodium 248mg 10%

Potassium 1062mg 30%

Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 36g 72%

Vitamin A 28.6%

Vitamin C 7.7%

Calcium 6.3%

Iron 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.