Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus Tomatoes (Printable Version)

Salmon fillets baked alongside fresh asparagus and cherry tomatoes with zesty lemon and herbs.

# What You Need:

→ Fish & Seafood

01 - 4 (5-6 oz) skinless salmon fillets

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
03 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Marinade & Seasoning

05 - 3 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 lemon (zest and juice)
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Spread trimmed asparagus in a single layer on one side of the prepared sheet pan. Arrange halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion on the remaining space.
04 - Drizzle half of the lemon herb mixture over the vegetables. Toss gently with your hands or tongs to ensure even coating.
05 - Nestle salmon fillets among the vegetables, ensuring they are not overlapping. Spoon the remaining marinade evenly over each salmon fillet.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp. Cooking time may vary slightly based on salmon thickness.
07 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the entire dish and add an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The entire dinner comes together on one pan, which means almost zero cleanup afterward
  • Roasting the vegetables alongside the salmon makes them incredibly sweet and flavorful
  • From prep to table in under 30 minutes, even on the busiest weeknights
02 -
  • Salmon continues cooking after it leaves the oven, so remove it when it's slightly underdone for the most tender, moist result
  • Crowding the pan will steam the vegetables instead of roasting them, so use two pans if needed
  • The tomatoes will burst and release juices, creating a natural sauce in the pan that's perfect spooned over the fish
03 -
  • Bring your salmon to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for more even results
  • Check the salmon at the 12-minute mark; thinner fillets cook faster than thick ones
  • If the asparagus spears are thick, peel the bottom inch with a vegetable peeler for more even cooking

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