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Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

A gourmet meal made in just 30 minutes, featuring flavorful garlic butter salmon, perfectly roasted potatoes, and crisp-tender asparagus—all cooked on one sheet pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Salmon fillets About 6 ounces each
  • 2 cups Potatoes, diced Choose baby potatoes for faster cooking
  • 1 bunch Asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Butter For a lighter option, use olive oil
  • 1 lemon Lemon juice Or opt for lime for a zesty kick
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Season the Potatoes
  1. Place diced potatoes in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add half of the melted butter (or olive oil), salt, pepper, and mix well.
  3. Spread the potatoes on one side of the sheet pan.
Garlic Butter Mixture
  1. In a small bowl, mix the remaining butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
  2. Drizzle half of this mixture over the potatoes.
Roast the Potatoes
  1. Bake the potatoes in the oven for 15 minutes.
Add Salmon and Asparagus
  1. After 15 minutes, take the pan out and push the potatoes to one side.
  2. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and drizzle them with the remaining garlic butter mixture.
  3. Add asparagus to the other side of the pan, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Final Bake
  1. Return the pan to the oven for another 10-12 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and the asparagus is tender.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan; each ingredient needs its space to roast evenly. For a touch of heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes. If you’re aiming for a lighter meal, olive oil is a fantastic substitute for butter.