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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy fish dinner, one pan dinner, roasted asparagus, salmon for one
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A salmon fillet topped with garlic basil butter and roasted beside asparagus on one sheet pan.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil divided
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 7–8 thin asparagus spears
  • 1 (4–5-ounce) salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 425°F. Mash the butter with ½ teaspoon of the oil, the basil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Rinse, dry, and trim the asparagus. Lightly oil a spot on a rimmed baking sheet and set the salmon on it, skin side down.
  • Spread the seasoned butter over the salmon. Lay the asparagus next to it in a single layer and toss it with the rest of the oil.
  • Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and the salmon reaches 145°F and flakes easily. Thicker spears may need a few more minutes.
  • Drizzle the lemon juice over the salmon and asparagus and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 290g | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 2.5g | Vitamin A: 1479IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); fillet counted as raw farmed Atlantic salmon. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.