Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Pepper Asparagus and Potatoes

Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Pepper Asparagus and Potatoes

Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Pepper Asparagus and Potatoes

Prep The Veggies

Here’s an easy salmon dinner that takes minimal prep and gives you protein, carbs, and veggies all in one meal. I started with the asparagus, trimmed the ends, and added a little plant butter with lemon pepper seasoning.

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Lemon pepper is probably my favorite seasoning for asparagus. It makes it so good, and they are loaded with nutrients and fiber.

Pre-seasoned salmon is my favorite shortcut for a weeknight dinner
Samantha Novak

Sheet-Pan Salmon with Lemon Pepper Asparagus and Roasted Potatoes

A simple weeknight dinner using pre-seasoned salmon, lemon pepper asparagus, and herby roasted potatoes all cooked together for an easy, balanced meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch* asparagus ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon* plant butter
  • 1 teaspoon* lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 lb* potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon* salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon* pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon* garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon* onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon* rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon* olive oil
  • 2 fillets* pre-seasoned salmon

Method
 

  1. Start with the asparagus: trim the ends and add a little plant butter with lemon pepper seasoning.
  2. Next up the potatoes: keep these simple with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and rosemary.
  3. Use a little bit of olive oil and give everything a good toss so they’re evenly coated before roasting.
  4. For the protein, use pre-seasoned salmon to make it easier.
  5. Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes at 375.

Notes

Amounts marked * are estimates based on the video.
Servings and times are estimates based on the video.
Healthy meals do not have to mean making everything from scratch.

Next up we have the potatoes. I kept these really simple with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and rosemary. I used a little bit of olive oil and gave everything a good toss so they’re evenly coated before roasting.

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A hand pours olive oil from a green bottle over small pink potatoes arranged on a baking sheet.

Add The Salmon

And for the protein, I used pre-seasoned salmon to make it easier. Great when you’re in a pinch and don’t have a lot of time to meal prep.

An oven interior with sheet pans of asparagus and potatoes roasting inside.
This is one of my favorite shortcuts because healthy meals do not have to mean making everything from scratch.

Roasting And Swaps

You could swap in:

  • chicken or shrimp
  • sweet potatoes or rice
  • and any veggie you love

Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes at 375. Easy, balanced, and perfect for a busy weeknight.

A close-up of a plate with roasted salmon, small red potatoes, and asparagus spears ready to eat.

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