Greek Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
This Greek-inspired one-pan meal is simple to make and perfect for busy weeknights. Guests will love this too! Serve with a side of rice, if desired. I prefer to use thick center-cut pieces of salmon, as they tend to remain more moist.
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds salmon fillet
- ½teaspoon garlic salt
- 1pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 3tablespoons olive oil
- 2tablespoons lemon juice
- 2teaspoons Greek seasoning
- ¼cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 2
Cut salmon into 4 even pieces and place in the middle of the prepared sheet pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Scatter asparagus around salmon.Step 3
Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, and Greek seasoning in a small bowl. Combine feta cheese and olives in a second bowl.Step 4
Brush half the oil mixture over salmon and drizzle the remainder over the asparagus.Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until salmon easily flakes with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness of the salmon. Sprinkle salmon with feta mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking.