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Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus Recipe

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This Sheet Pan Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus recipe is a quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring tender, perfectly roasted salmon fillets alongside crispy baby potatoes and fresh asparagus. The dish is elevated with a vibrant lemon dill butter sauce that adds bright, herbaceous notes, making it ideal for a nutritious and flavorful weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Potatoes:

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved (about 680g)
  • ½ cup water

For the Sheet Pan:

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces (ends removed)
  • 4 shallots, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced green olives (optional)
  • 4 skinless salmon filets

For the Lemon Dill Butter Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan. This ensures even roasting and easy cleanup for the potatoes and salmon.
  2. Season Potatoes: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Toss the halved baby potatoes on the sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half of the spice mix to coat evenly. Add ½ cup of water directly to the pan to help steam and soften the potatoes during roasting.
  3. Roast Potatoes: Bake the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes. Stir the potatoes halfway through this cooking time to promote even crisping and browning on all sides.
  4. Make Salmon Rub and Prep Vegetables: While the potatoes roast, prepare the salmon spice blend by whisking together 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon honey, and ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard. Chop the asparagus into 1-inch pieces and thinly slice the shallots.
  5. Add Vegetables and Finish Roasting: Once the potatoes are tender and crispy, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Add the chopped asparagus, shallots, feta cheese, and green olives (if using) to the pan. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining half of the salt, pepper, paprika spice blend. Toss everything gently to combine and spread evenly on the pan, creating space for the salmon fillets.
  6. Season and Add Salmon: Push the vegetables aside to make room for the salmon filets. Brush each salmon filet generously with the prepared salmon rub, ensuring the flavors penetrate the fish.
  7. Lower Temperature and Bake Salmon: Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Prepare Lemon Dill Butter Sauce: While the salmon bakes, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and whisk together with the juice of ½ lemon, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, and 2 cloves pressed garlic to create a bright, flavorful sauce.
  9. Serve: Once the salmon and vegetables are cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Drizzle the lemon dill butter sauce evenly over the salmon, potatoes, and asparagus. Serve immediately with an optional extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added brightness.

Notes

  • The nutrition information provided is an estimation; actual values may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
  • If you prefer, you can substitute baby potatoes with fingerling potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes for similar results.
  • The green olives are optional but add a lovely briny contrast to the dish.
  • Make sure to use fresh dill to maximize the herbaceous flavor in the lemon dill butter sauce.
  • If you don’t have a rimmed sheet pan, a large baking dish can also be used, but avoid overcrowding to ensure even roasting.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cozykitchenbymaya.com/sheet-pan-lemon-dill-salmon-and-asparagus-recipe/