Name: Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup Soy sauce, low sodium preferred; 4 Tablespoons Maple syrup ((or honey)); 2 Tablespoon Rice vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Sambal Oelek ((or Sriracha, Gojuchang, or similar Asian Chile Paste)); 1 Tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated; 1 Tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped; 1.5 pounds Salmon Fillets, cut into 5-6-ounce pieces; ¼ teaspoon Salt; ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground; 10 ounces asparagus, trimmed; 8 ounces broccoli florets; 2 Tablespoon Sesame oil, (divided); 1 Tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

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Easy Sheet Pan Salmon with Asian marinade, asparagus, and broccoli

makes a healthy one-pan dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes

If you are looking for a delicious, nutritious dinner that’s ready in a snap this is the perfect dinner for you

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What is a Sheet Pan Dinner?

Sheet pan dinners take the ease of a one-pot dinner and put it on a sheet pan. This method of cooking makes clean up quick and saves time, which makes it perfect for any night of the week and high on our list of favorites!

Sheet pan dinners are super flexible because you can easily switch out any of the elements. Just pick a protein, a vegetable, some seasonings or sauce and toss! Then oven roast everything together on a sheet pan at high heat until the ingredients are golden brown.

The key to success is to make sure your protein and vegetables are matched to cook at approximately the same time and temperature. Salmon is perfectly matched with both asparagus and broccoli. If you love chicken try our zesty Sheet Pan Chicken with Lemon and Baby Potatoes.

Salmon, asparagus and broccoli on blue plate

Ingredients for Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner with Asparagus:

Protein and Vegetables:

Salmon – 1.5 pounds cut into 4 equal pieces
Salt & Pepper
Asparagus – 10 oz.
Broccoli – 8 oz.
Sesame Oil
Sesame Seeds

Salmon, broccoli, asparagus and sesame seed ingredients

Asian Salmon Marinade Ingredients:

Soy Sauce
Maple Syrup
Rice Vinegar
Sambal Oelek (or Sriracha)
Sesame Seeds
Ginger
Cilantro

Asian marinade ingredients in white bowls

How to make Asian Sheet Pan Salmon:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bring salmon to room temperature
Slice salmon into equal-sized pieces, rinse and pat dry then season with salt and pepper
Trim asparagus and broccoli
Make the marinade by whisking together all of the ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup
Brush a sheet pan with sesame oil
Place asparagus and broccoli on the sheet pan, drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat well. Spread out in a single layer on the pan to ensure even roasting
Place salmon pieces, skin side down, on the baking sheet
Pour the Asian marinade over the salmon to completely coat it
Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the salmon
Halfway through the cooking time remove the pan and brush salmon with the reserved 3 Tablespoons of Asian marinade. Shake the pan gently and return to the oven to finish cooking
Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 140°F and the asparagus and broccoli should be fork tender
Remove from the oven and leave everything on the pan for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve

salmon, broccoli and asparagus on a silver pan

What’s the best kind of salmon to bake?

Salmon is perfect for oven roasting and cooks quickly at a high temperature. It’s always best to stop cooking when the internal temperature reaches 140°F and then let the salmon rest for about 5 minutes to finish cooking (and reach 145°F). This method will ensure the salmon does not overcook and dry out.

We are big fans of King (or Chinook) Salmon from the Pacific Ocean. You could also use Coho or Sockeye. Pacific Salmon are all primarily wild-caught, have a reddish-orange color, and are typically considered to be the healthiest salmon. Atlantic salmon is generally farm-raised and has a pale pink color.

What to serve with Salmon:

Salmon is a perfect match with asparagus but also goes well with other vegetables. Try it with red, orange and yellow peppers, brussels sprouts, green beans, carrots, zucchini or broccolini.

Salmon always pairs well with any kind of rice. We like to add a side of steamed jasmine rice to serve with this Asian style dinner.

If you want a smaller dinner you can easily prepare this Asian Salmon sheet pan dinner recipe without any vegetables, or try just sheet pan salmon and asparagus. Asian salmon or Asian glazed salmon are easily made using this easy Asian marinade, as well.

Try our Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad or our citrus-based Tricolore Salad with Oranges as a light salad before dinner.

a sheet pan of Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Asian Marinade

Your Sommelier Wine Pairings:

When pairing wine with salmon always be mindful of the sauces and spices you are using, along with the way you prepare the salmon. Both can have an impact on your wine pairing decisions.

The Asian flavors in our salmon will really shine when paired with a aromatic crisp white wine such as a dry Riesling or a Pinot Gris.

When adding asparagus to the dish a rich sparkling wine, Champagne or a dry grassy Sauvignon Blanc all make a wonderful companion.

For the red wine lover we have something for you too! Look for a new world light bodied Pinot Noir. The western United States has many lovely Pinot Noir options that will make for an excellent pairing.

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Asian Salmon on sheet pan with broccoli and asparagus

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