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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes for Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring lemon garlic salmon roasted with asparagus and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless depending on preference
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb / 450 g), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 150 g), halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (to drizzle over veggies)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: Fresh parsley or dill, chopped; extra lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Allow at least 10 minutes for the oven to reach temperature.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, about ½ teaspoon salt, and about ¼ teaspoon black pepper to make the marinade.
  3. Trim and prep the asparagus by snapping off woody ends and cutting spears into roughly 2-inch pieces. Toss in 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with asparagus; toss gently.
  5. Spread the asparagus and cherry tomatoes evenly on a baking sheet, leaving space for the salmon fillets.
  6. Place salmon fillets on the pan, skin side down if skin-on. Brush or spoon the lemon garlic marinade generously over each fillet.
  7. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on fillet thickness, until salmon flakes easily and veggies are tender-crisp.
  8. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra browning, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or dill and lemon wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature salmon by taking it out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Mince garlic finely to avoid burning. Check doneness visually; salmon should flake easily but remain moist. If fillets are thicker than 1 inch, add 3-5 minutes to roasting time. Rotate pan halfway if oven heats unevenly. For reheating leftovers, warm gently in a skillet or oven wrapped in foil to retain moisture; avoid microwaving.

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