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Easy Crispy Lemon Herb Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and flavorful sheet pan dinner featuring crispy lemon herb salmon with roasted vegetables, perfect for healthy weeknight meals with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or fennel fronds as substitute)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and halve baby potatoes, trim asparagus ends, and rinse cherry tomatoes. Place vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, salt, and pepper to make the lemon herb dressing.
  4. Toss vegetables with half of the lemon herb dressing until evenly coated. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space for salmon.
  5. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush remaining lemon herb dressing over both skin and flesh sides of salmon.
  6. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet among the vegetables, ensuring not to overcrowd.
  7. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and skin is golden and crispy, and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  8. Optional: Broil for the last 2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry twice for best crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Use high heat (425°F) for caramelization. Let salmon rest after cooking. If potatoes are not tender, microwave briefly before roasting. Watch garlic to avoid burning. Fresh herbs preferred over dried for brightness. Optional broil step enhances crispiness but requires careful monitoring.

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