Sheet-Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Lemon Butter
In short: Salmon fillets and asparagus roasted together on one pan in about 12 minutes, brushed with garlic lemon butter and herbs. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 470 kcal
Salmon and asparagus cook at nearly the same speed, which makes them a natural pair for a sheet pan. The fillets roast skin side down so they stay moist, while the asparagus browns at the edges. A quick lemon and garlic butter, brushed on before roasting and spooned over at the end, makes a simple sauce with no extra pan to wash. The whole dinner takes about twenty-five minutes and serves four.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment.
- Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and spread it along one side of the pan. If the spears are thicker than your little finger, roast them alone for 4 minutes first.
- Pat the salmon dry and season with the remaining salt and the pepper. Place the fillets skin side down on the other side of the pan and top each with a lemon slice.
- Stir the melted butter with the garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice. Brush about half of it over the salmon.
- Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and reads 63°C (145°F) in the thickest part and the asparagus is tender with browned tips.
- Spoon the rest of the lemon butter over the fish and asparagus, scatter with herbs and serve at once.
Tips
- Thin tail pieces cook faster. Tuck the thin end under itself, or look for center-cut fillets of even thickness.
- Swap the asparagus for green beans, broccolini or thin zucchini wedges, all of which roast in about the same time.
Questions and answers
How long does salmon take on a sheet pan?
At 220°C (425°F), fillets about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick take 10 to 12 minutes. Thinner pieces may need only 8 minutes.
Should the skin stay on?
Yes. The skin protects the flesh from the pan and is easy to lift away after cooking if you prefer not to eat it.
Can I use frozen salmon?
Thaw it in the fridge overnight, then pat it very dry before seasoning. Wet fish steams instead of roasting.
How long does it take to make Sheet-Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Lemon Butter?
About 25 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Sheet-Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Lemon Butter?
About 470 kcal per serving, with 37 g of protein, 5 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 470 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
