Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by Lara Rondinelli Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough Source The Diabetes Cookbook Photo by Mittera
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

How to Make Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Here is a perfect weeknight dinner—it comes together in less than 30 minutes and cooks on one sheet pan for easy clean up. Salmon is packed with heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids; this recipe is a great way to add more fish to your meal plan. Enjoy this meal in early spring when asparagus is in season!
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 salmon fillet, about 4 asparagus spears, and 2 tbsp onions
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the sliced onion in the middle of the baking sheet. Place the salmon fillets on top of the onion slices, and place the asparagus around the salmon.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, olive oil, honey, and pepper. Spread the mustard mixture on top of the salmon fillets and drizzle any extra on the asparagus.
  4. Bake 20 minutes. Serve each salmon fillet with the asparagus on the side and the onions on top of the salmon.
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 salmon fillet, about 4 asparagus spears, and 2 tbsp onions
  • Amount per serving Calories 260
  • Total Fat 13g
    • Saturated Fat 2.4g
  • Cholesterol 60mg
  • Sodium 440mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 12g
    • Dietary Fiber 3g
    • Total Sugars 8g
  • Protein 25g
  • Potassium 640mg
  • Phosphorous 360mg
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
1
medium onion (thinly sliced)
1
skinless salmon fillets
4 (4-oz) fillets
asparagus (ends trimmed)
1 lbs
coarse Dijon mustard
1/4 cup
olive oil
1 tbsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
honey
1 tbsp

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Great meal

We try to eat fish twice a week, and this is one of our favorites—easy to prepare and clean up. I wrap each asparagus serving in Aluminum foil packets so they don’t dry out as much—especially if the asparagus is thin.