Easy and Healthy One-Pan Meals for a Fresh Start to Spring

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Lemon and Herb Salmon with Asparagus

Bright, zesty, and effortlessly healthy, this one-pan salmon recipe is the perfect way to welcome spring. Tender salmon fillets are roasted alongside seasonal asparagus and crispy potatoes, all infused with the fresh flavors of lemon, garlic, and fragrant herbs. It’s a simple yet elegant meal that comes together with minimal effort—perfect for busy weeknights or a light, refreshing dinner.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh parsley, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss the potatoes with 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, half the lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of the baking sheet and roast for 15 min.
3. Remove from the oven, push potatoes to one side, and add asparagus and salmon fillets. Drizzle salmon and asparagus with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
4. Return to the oven and bake for 12-15 min., until the salmon is flaky and asparagus is tender.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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