Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon With Roasted Asparagus
Succulent salmon fillets baked alongside crisp-tender asparagus and baby potatoes. This elegant yet simple sheet pan dinner is perfect for a busy weeknight and leaves wonderful lunch leftovers.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire 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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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400 F (200…
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Preheat your oven to 400 F (200…
Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C).
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Chop the baby potato into halves so…
Chop the baby potato into halves so they cook evenly.
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Toss the chopped baby potato and asparagus…
On a large sheet pan, toss the chopped baby potato and asparagus spears with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Spread the vegetables in a single layer…
Spread the vegetables in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Remove the sheet pan from the oven…
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and make space for the salmon fillet.
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Place the salmon fillet on the pan
Place the salmon fillet on the pan, squeeze the lemon juice over the fish and vegetables, and top the salmon with lemon zest.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Return the pan to the oven and…
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the potatoes are golden and tender.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the potatoes are golden and tender
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Portion out one serving to enjoy immediately
Portion out one serving to enjoy immediately, and store the remaining two portions in airtight containers for your family and tomorrow's lunch.
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