Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon with Roasted Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes
This easy sheet pan recipe features tender salmon fillets seasoned with lemon and herbs, roasted alongside fresh asparagus and sweet cherry tomatoes for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4-6 oz salmon fillet per person
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon sliced and extra for serving
- 2-3 garlic minced
- Fresh dill or parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Assemble
- On a large baking sheet, toss the trimmed asparagus spears and cherry tomatoes with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry, then drizzle with olive oil, rub with minced garlic, and season generously with salt, pepper, and fresh chopped dill or parsley. Place lemon slices on top of each fillet.
Roast
- Arrange the seasoned salmon fillets on the same baking sheet with the vegetables, ensuring everything is in a single layer.
- Roast for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky, and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serve
- Squeeze extra fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon and vegetables before serving immediately.
Notes
For best results, use fresh salmon and high-quality olive oil. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.