Description
Baked salmon with roasted asparagus and sweet potatoes is a healthy and flavorful one-pan meal. It is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillet, skin on or off
- 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet potato with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, in the same bowl (no need to wash), combine the trimmed asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- After the sweet potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the baking sheet.
- Place the salmon fillet on the other side of the baking sheet. Arrange the seasoned asparagus around the salmon and sweet potatoes.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or dill over the finished dish.
- You can use other vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers instead of asparagus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg