Easy Crispy Lemon Garlic Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin salmon with a bright lemon garlic marinade, roasted alongside asparagus and cherry tomatoes for a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed 12×17 inch sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes to make the marinade.
- Trim the asparagus by snapping off the tough ends and halve the cherry tomatoes. Spread the vegetables on the sheet pan and drizzle about half the marinade over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet pan among the veggies, ensuring they are not touching too much to allow the skin to crisp. Brush or spoon the remaining marinade over the salmon.
- Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp. For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and let the salmon rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat salmon skin dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Do not flip salmon during roasting to keep skin crispy. Check salmon at 10 minutes if your oven runs hot to avoid overcooking. Oven reheating leftovers is preferred over microwave to maintain crispy skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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