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The 20-Minute Sheet-Pan Salmon Dinner You'll Make on Repeat

This is the dinner you make on a Tuesday when you want something that feels a little special but doesn't ask much of you. One pan, twenty minutes, done.

At a glance

PrepCookTotalYield
10 minutes12-15 minutesabout 25 minutes4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. If using potatoes, toss the halved potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper, and roast alone for 10 minutes first — they take longer to cook than everything else on the pan.
  3. Push the potatoes to one side. Add the asparagus and salmon fillets to the pan. Drizzle everything with the remaining oil, scatter the garlic over the top, and season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Lay lemon slices over the salmon.
  4. Roast for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
  5. Squeeze the reserved lemon half over everything just before serving. Top with fresh dill or parsley if using.
Quick tip: Salmon fillets vary a lot in thickness, so start checking at 10 minutes — it should flake easily but still look moist, not dry, at the thickest part. A minute or two too long is the most common way this dish goes from great to just okay.

Make it your own

Broccoli, zucchini, or green beans all roast well in place of asparagus. Boneless chicken thighs work instead of salmon if you add about 10 extra minutes of roasting time. No potatoes on hand? Serve this over a quick-cooking grain like couscous or rice instead.

Storing leftovers

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently — salmon dries out fast in a hot microwave, so use short bursts at reduced power, or a low oven.

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