Healthy Lemon Garlic Salmon & Asparagus (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)

Ingredients

Salmon & Vegetables

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, sliced

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to:
400°F

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Step 2: Prepare the Salmon

Place salmon fillets on one side of the baking sheet.

Drizzle with:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• lemon juice

Season with:

• garlic powder
• onion powder
• paprika
• black pepper
• sea salt
• minced garlic

Step 3: Prepare the Asparagus

Place asparagus on the other side of the pan.

Drizzle with:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Season lightly with:

• salt
• pepper

Add lemon slices over the salmon and asparagus.

Step 4: Bake

Bake for:
12–15 minutes

The salmon should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.

Step 5: Serve

Serve immediately with:

• brown rice
• quinoa
• side salad

Optional:
Add an extra squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Servings

4