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Wellness Mama » Blog » Recipes » One-Pan Baked Salmon Asparagus Recipe

One-Pan Baked Salmon Asparagus Recipe

April 3, 2018 (Updated: July 30, 2019)   —  by Katie Wells

Baked salmon and asparagus sheet pan recipe

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    • An Extra Helping of Healthy Fats, Please!
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With a large family to feed and not much time on my hands, I’m a big fan of one-pan meals. (In fact, I based my whole cookbook on the concept.) I already make large pans of roasted vegetables weekly, but we eat a lot of seafood these days as well so this salmon asparagus sheet pan recipe is a new favorite.

The family loves this meal (and I love how quickly salmon thaws!). With only 30 minutes to prepare and one pan to wash, this recipe is perfect for a quick healthy option on a busy weeknight.

Easy Salmon Asparagus Recipe (in One Pan!)

Salmon tops my list of healthy, sustainable seafood choices. It’s lower in mercury than most fish but very high in anti-inflammatory omega-3s … plus it’s simply delicious.

I always opt for wild caught salmon since it’s healthier, but I’ve found a few tricks that make it more affordable. Salmon can be bought in a large filet or even whole at lower prices and then cut down to size. I’ve also found that frozen wild caught salmon is sometimes cheaper than fresh, but just as healthy.

Another way to eat more salmon on a budget is to opt for a high quality canned salmon. Obviously canned isn’t going to work here, but I use it for recipes like these bacon-wrapped salmon cakes (which also feature asparagus as a yummy side).

Omega-3 and Vitamin C: The Perfect Pair

There’s always some controversy in the healthy world, and some experts say that wild caught fish should be limited (or avoided) due to mercury-contaminated waters. I follow these guidelines when shopping for fish and other seafood, this recipe employs a smart tactic for combating mercury exposure.

We need the antioxidant glutathione to detoxify the body, and vitamin C helps to boost and replenish glutathione stores in the body. Since lemon and asparagus are both high to moderately high in vitamin C, it makes sense to pair them with fish.

Mixing these foods not only yields a delicious recipe, but an even healthier one (score!).

An Extra Helping of Healthy Fats, Please!

Kids especially need lots of healthy fats for growth, so sometimes I dress up this meal with a super simple homemade hollandaise sauce. It can easily be whipped up while the meal is in the oven and tastes great both with the salmon and the asparagus. Allow the meal to cool a little before drizzling the sauce on though, as it can become too runny if it’s really hot.

I hope you love this meal as much as we do! Without further ado, here’s how to make a simple Salmon Asparagus Sheet Pan Recipe:

Baked salmon and asparagus sheet pan recipe
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Baked Salmon Asparagus Recipe

This one pan meal comes together in under half an hour and is the perfect healthy meal for any night of the week.
Course Dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 395kcal
Author Katie Wells
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon (deboned and cut into 4 filets)
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt (or Celtic sea salt)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese  (shredded, or 1 lemon, sliced)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Pat salmon dry and place skin side down in the middle of a sheet pan.
  • Wash and dry asparagus and break or cut off any tough ends if needed.
  • Arrange the asparagus around the salmon.
  • Drizzle the salmon and asparagus with the olive oil and sprinkle with spices.
  • Top with the parmesan or lemon (or both!) and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Before putting this in the oven, give the asparagus a good toss with your hands to make sure it’s evenly coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.2g | Protein: 34.8g | Fat: 27.1g | Saturated Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 2.5g

Also try this Asian ginger salmon variation!

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (8 Comments)

  1. Joanne

    February 20, 2019 at 7:00 PM

    It was really yummy, and so easy! Thanks for the recipe. We got your cookbook for Christmas and I’ve already given 3 as gifts in two months! You’re an inspiration and have helped us come so far in our journey, thank you!

    Reply
  2. Cal

    April 19, 2018 at 5:35 PM

    Our fish shop only sells frozen fish, do I need to thaw before cooking? Looks great and my family loves salmon, I just have always been terrified of trying to cook it myself.

    Reply
  3. Hannah

    April 8, 2018 at 8:54 PM

    5 stars
    I made this meal tonight and my whole family loved it! I’m so glad to have another quick, healthy, one-pan meal to use regularly!

    Reply
  4. Erin

    April 8, 2018 at 6:50 AM

    You mention guidelines that you follow to avoid mercury, but I’m not seeing a link…?

    Reply
  5. JESSICA

    April 5, 2018 at 10:09 PM

    What do you use for cutting boards in the kitchen? I’m working towards eliminating plastics in my home especially in the kitchen. I’m struggling with finding a good option for raw meats.

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      April 6, 2018 at 8:33 AM

      Wooden or bamboo and I just have one that I always reserve for raw meats.

      Reply
  6. Shirley

    April 4, 2018 at 8:58 AM

    Does the 1087 mg of sodium come from the teaspoon of added salt or does some of it come from the salmon and asparagus? What can I do to reduce that amount without sacrificing flavor? I would only be making 2 fillets because I don’t think salmon reheats well and there are only 2 of us. Does cutting the recipe in half, cut the sodium by 50%? Or does it stay the same?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      April 4, 2018 at 7:54 PM

      Yes, you can reduce the amount of salt you use.

      Reply

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