Sheet Pan Baked Salmon With Roasted Asparagus
Flavorful salmon fillets seasoned with herbs and baked on a single pan alongside tender green asparagus and bright lemon slices. A quick, satisfying dinner that brings delicious whole foods together with minimal cleanup.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by ERNESTINE + Lila
ERNESTINE 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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Everyday strength
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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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
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
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) and line a large sheet pan with parchment pa…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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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 sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Snap the woody stem ends off 1…
Snap the woody stem ends off 1 bunch of asparagus (about 12-14 spears) and place the spears on one side of the lined sheet pan.
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Place 1 salmon fillet (about 5 oz…
Place 1 salmon fillet (about 5 oz / 140g) on the other side of the sheet pan.
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Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil evenly…
Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil evenly over both the salmon fillet and the asparagus spears.
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Sprinkle 1 sliced garlic clove
Sprinkle 1 sliced garlic clove, 0.5 tsp of dried oregano, 0.25 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper across both the salmon and asparagus.
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Arrange 2 lemon slices directly on top…
Arrange 2 lemon slices directly on top of the salmon fillet.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Transfer the sheet pan to the oven…
Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and bake 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 asparagus is tender-crisp.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and the asparagus is tender-crisp
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Plate the baked salmon alongside the roasted…
Plate the baked salmon alongside the roasted asparagus immediately, squeezing any warm lemon juice from the pan over top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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