Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes
Flaky oven-roasted salmon paired with crisp-tender asparagus and tender fingerling potatoes. A easy, single-pan, gluten-free dinner packed with high-quality protein and healthy fats.
Prep
10 min
Cook
27 min
Total
37 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kristi + Lila
Kristi created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
27 min
Total
37 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
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Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parch…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Wash the fingerling potatoes and cut them…
Wash the fingerling potatoes and cut them in half lengthwise. Place them on one side of the sheet pan, drizzle with half of the olive oil, and season with half of the salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
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Roast the potatoes in the oven for…
Roast the potatoes in the oven for 15 minutes until they begin to soften.
Look for: they begin to soften
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Carefully remove the sheet pan from the…
Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus spears and place them in the middle of the pan. Drizzle the asparagus with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice.
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Place the salmon fillet on the remaining…
Place the salmon fillet on the remaining space on the pan. Season the top of the salmon with the rest of the salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and minced garlic, then top with fresh lemon slices.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Return the sheet pan to the oven…
Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork at its thickest part and the potatoes are golden and tender.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork at its thickest part and the potatoes are golden and tender
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Remove from the oven
Remove from the oven, let rest for 2 minutes, and serve immediately.
Allow: 2 minutes
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