Description
This collection of salmon recipes is perfect for busy weeknights, offering quick and healthy meals that are packed with flavor. Enjoy vibrant dishes that transform your dinner routine without demanding a huge time commitment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces salmon fillets with skin on
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, chives)
- Dried herbs (oregano, thyme)
- Soy sauce (or Tamari/Coconut Aminos)
- Maple syrup or honey
- Spices (smoked paprika, onion powder, chili flakes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently pat your salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle each fillet with about half a tablespoon of olive oil. Season generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and any dried herbs you love.
- In a medium bowl, toss the asparagus and cherry tomatoes with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables on the other side of the baking sheet, next to the salmon.
- Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven and bake for 12-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
- Once cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice generously over the salmon and vegetables.
- Serve immediately for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For quicker preparation, chop vegetables and portion salmon ahead of time. You can also use other quick-cooking fish if salmon is not available.