Herbed Sheet Pan Salmon with Sweet Potato and Asparagus
Flaky oven-baked salmon fillet roasted alongside sweet potato cubes and tender asparagus spears. A clean, high-protein post-workout dinner that is completely gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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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This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days for an easy protein-rich lunch.
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- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Next: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Dice the sweet potato into small 0.5 inch (1.2cm) cubes so they roast quickly and evenly.
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Spread the sweet potato cubes onto one…
Spread the sweet potato cubes onto one side of the baking sheet, drizzle with half of the olive oil, and season with a pinch of black pepper.
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Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven…
Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven for 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
Look for: they begin to soften
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Trim the woody ends off the asparagus…
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven…
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the salmon fillet skin-side down in the center. Arrange the asparagus spears on the remaining open side of the tray.
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Drizzle the remaining olive oil and fresh…
Drizzle the remaining olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the salmon fillet and asparagus spears.
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Return the tray to the oven and…
Return the tray to the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and the sweet potatoes are golden and fork-tender.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and the sweet potatoes are golden and fork-tender
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Serve immediately while warm with an extra…
Serve immediately while warm with an extra lemon wedge if desired.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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