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Healthy Sheet Pan Lemon-Herb Salmon with Asparagus (High-Protein & Ready in 20 Minutes)

Healthy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus

Alicia
A 20-minute high-protein sheet pan meal with tender salmon, charred asparagus, and bright lemon-herb flavors. Perfect for quick, healthy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Healthy Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz each)
  • 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, mashed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Parchment-lined baking tray on white marble countertop ready for cookie baking
  • Place salmon fillets on the sheet, spacing evenly.
    Parchment-lined baking sheet prepared for lemon herb salmon recipe
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, thyme, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    Lemon herb garlic marinade mixed in small bowl for salmon recipe
  • Pour marinade over salmon, spreading evenly.
    Raw salmon fillets covered with lemon herb garlic marinade on baking sheet
  • Arrange asparagus around salmon and drizzle remaining marinade over it.
  • Bake for 12-13 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and reaches 145°F.

Notes

Use parchment paper for easy cleanup
Add lemon wedges on the side
Fresh herbs enhance flavor if available
Fish cooks faster if uniform in thickness