Sheet Pan Salmon With Asparagus (Meal Prep Friendly!)

Name: Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Veggies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 3-4 3oz filet of salmon; 4 tbsp olive oil (divided); 2 tbsp seasoning of choice; 1 pkg asparagus; salt; pepper

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This sheet pan salmon recipe is THE biggest game-changer for busy weeknights, because who has time to waste? With minimal prep and just one pan to clean, you'll have a flavorful, healthy meal on the table in literally 30 minutes. Say. LESS.

The combination of tender salmon and roasted asparagus create a balanced dish that's packed with nutrients and vibrant flavors. Sheet pan cooking also ensures everything cooks evenly, giving you flaky, melt-in-your-mouth salmon with perfectly roasted veggies. You can easily throw this sheet pan salmon into a dinner rotation along with my chicken sausage and veggie sheet pan or my chicken fajitas sheet pan.

TL; DR Summary - Sheet Pan Salmon

👩🏼‍🍳 Cook Level: Easy/Beginner
⏱️ Cook Time: ~30 minutes.
📖 Dietary Info: Fish
😋 Taste/Flavor: The salmon is tender and flaky, while the asparagus is roasted to perfection.
💖 Why You'll Love: This is a meal prep dinner that's worth a thousand words. Not only is this a quick weeknight diner, but it's versatile and approachable for anyone to make.
🍽️ Best Served With: Pair with my red bliss garlic herb mashed potatoes, roasted garlic baby carrots, or my caprese pasta salad for a complete meal.

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Trusted Tips and Key Reminders
The Ingredient List
Recipe Swaps and Substitutions
Step-By-Step Instructions
Sheet Pan Salmon FAQs
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Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Veggies

Trusted Tips and Key Reminders

Pat Dry before Seasoning - Be sure to pat dry the salmon (or filet of fish you choose) before adding the olive oil and seasoning.
Use Fresh Fish - I have used frozen, pre-packaged, and fresh fish, and without fail, each time I use a frozen and thawed piece of salmon, I am always unhappy. I would suggest to use fresh fish as often as you can.
Look for Even Cuts - When choosing a fish or a few filets of fish, try to get ones that are even in thickness so that they cook evenly and at the same time.

The Ingredient List

salmon and asparagus on a sheet pan prebaked

Salmon - I like to use a large salmon filet and then cut into it to serve for more than just myself, but you can use pre-portioned filets too.
Vegetables - my favorite vegetables to roast with this include asparagus, broccoli, string beans, or cauliflower.
Olive Oil - Olive oil helps give the salmon a flaky, tender texture and taste.
Seasoning - Honestly you could use whatever seasoning you'd like for this. Blackening seasoning, jerk seasoning, adobo, old bay, or a classic Italian. They all work really well.

Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.

Recipe Swaps and Substitutions

Swap asparagus for green beans, broccoli, or my roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes if you're not into asparagus.
If you prefer a different protein, try using cod, flounder, or trout instead of salmon.
Use your favorite type of seasoning whether that's a simple salt and pepper, a dash of paprika, or my favorite New Bae seasoning blend from Primal Palate.

Step-By-Step Instructions

salmon with olive oil and spices on a sheet pan prebake

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400º and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Pat dry the salmon and lay on the baking sheet. Prepare the vegetables and add to the sheet pan on either side of the salmon. Season the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: To the salmon, drizzle olive oil and top with your favorite seasoning.

Place in the oven to bake for 15-17 minutes, and serve.

salmon on a plate with vegetables with a piece of salmon missing from the filet.

Sheet Pan Salmon FAQs

How do I store leftover salmon?

Put any leftover salmon and veggies into an airtight container or wrap in aluminum foil and consume within 1-2 days. Salmon isn't the best for longer than a day or so, so be sure to use up the leftovers within a few days.

How do I know when the salmon is fully cooked?

The salmon will be fully cooked when the sides are opaque and the color of the salmon is a lighter, pale pink. It will also be flaky when cut into and will have a little albumin (a white protein-based substance) on the outside. You can wipe the albumin away or leave as is, it is totally fine to eat.

What size salmon filet should I buy?

If you are feeding a small army (or just your immediately family), a few filets are fine or one large one. Rule of thumb is 3oz of fish per person.

Is there a brand or type of sheet pan to buy for this salmon recipe?

I like using a light metal sheet pan from Nordic Ware or USA Pan, they are reliable and clean up really well.