Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus Tomatoes (Print View)
Delicate salmon baked alongside crisp asparagus and sweet tomatoes, seasoned with lemon and herbs.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless
→ 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 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
07 - 2 tsp lemon zest
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
11 - 1 tsp kosher salt
12 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
03 - Arrange asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with half the marinade and toss gently to coat evenly. Spread vegetables in a single layer, leaving space for salmon fillets.
04 - Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Brush tops generously with remaining marinade, ensuring each fillet is evenly coated.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until salmon is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork, and vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Almost zero cleanup means you can actually relax after dinner instead of facing a sink full of pots
- The salmon stays impossibly tender while those cherry tomatoes turn into little bursts of sweetness that balance everything perfectly
02 -
- Dont crowd your pan or your vegetables will steam instead of roast, leaving you with soggy asparagus instead of those delicious caramelized edges we want
- The salmon keeps cooking after it comes out of the oven, so pull it when it's still slightly translucent in the center for perfectly moist results
03 -
- Thin lemon slices layered on top of the salmon while roasting add this beautiful aromatic quality that makes the whole dish feel extra special
- Pat your salmon completely dry before adding the marinade, or the oil won't stick properly and you'll miss out on all that seasoned goodness