Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

This recipe serves 2 people. You can easily double or triple the quantities if you’re cooking for more.

What you’ll need (the ingredients):

• For the Salmon:

  • 2 (4-6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ lemon, thinly sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• For the Vegetables:

  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Pinch of salt and pepper

• Equipment:

  • Large baking sheet

Let’s Get Cooking (the steps):

Step 1: Prepping the Oven and Veggies (The Foundation)

First things first, get your oven heated up! Preheat it to 400°F (200°C). Now, let’s get those veggies ready. Wash and trim your asparagus, and halve your cherry tomatoes. In a bowl, toss the asparagus and cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread these seasoned veggies in a single layer on your large baking sheet. Make sure they have a little space so they roast nicely instead of steaming.

Step 2: Seasoning the Salmon (Adding the Zing)

Now, let’s get that lovely salmon ready for its flavour bath. Place the salmon fillets on the same baking sheet as the vegetables, making sure there’s a little room between them and the veggies. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and fresh thyme leaves. Spoon this herby mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Season the salmon generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Finally, place a few thin slices of lemon on top of each salmon fillet.

Step 3: Roasting to Perfection (The Finish Line)

Slide that baking sheet into your preheated oven and let it roast for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your salmon fillets. The asparagus should be tender-crisp, and the cherry tomatoes might have started to soften and burst slightly – that’s exactly what we want! Once the salmon is cooked to your liking, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Serve the lemon herb salmon immediately alongside the roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes. You can squeeze a little extra fresh lemon juice over everything just before serving for an extra burst of flavour if you like. Enjoy this healthy and flavourful meal!