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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus

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A quick and easy sheet pan recipe featuring crispy salmon skin and perfectly roasted asparagus, ready in just 18 minutes. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 oz (170 g) each
  • Fresh asparagus, 1 bunch (about 1 lb / 450 g)
  • Olive oil, 3 tablespoons
  • Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon
  • Lemon, 1 small, juiced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and trim the woody ends of the asparagus (about 1-2 inches). Place them in a mixing bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread them out evenly on one side of your lined baking sheet.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture over the salmon fillets, skin side down.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the other side of the baking sheet, ensuring they aren’t touching the asparagus.
  5. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender but still crisp. The salmon skin should be golden and crispy.
  6. Optional: For extra crispy skin, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Serve immediately with an extra squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon skin dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use high heat (425°F) for roasting. Do not move salmon while cooking to prevent tearing the skin. Rest salmon for 2 minutes before serving. For thicker asparagus stalks, cut lengthwise for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan for best results.

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