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And Iโm back with more super simple + super tasty meals!!
I figured you guys might be pretty excited for another one pan, crazy easy meal. I mean, I know I am! Letโs be honest, even me, who loves cooking gets totally tired. There are plenty of days and nights when the thought of dirtying a gazillion dishes makes me just want to run and hide under my cozy, awesome, completely heaven-like covers (yes, I REALLY LOVE my bed).
Dishes are my worst enemy, I really dislike them, I somehow seem to make the most giant mess when I cook. Ask anyone that walks through my house between the hours of 9am and 5pm and they will agree, my kitchen is a disasterโฆlet me rephrase that, my kitchen and me. Basically the only clean and tidy thing in site is the plate of food I am shooting. Everything around me looks like a giant bomb went off.
Itโs SCARY.
Thank God for my awesome dad who has been my right hand man lately and helps with everything and anything I could possibly need. Why are dadโs the best?? I feel so lucky to live so close to my family. I keep saying I need to move to southern California, where there are farmerโs markets year round and the temps typically never dip below 60 degrees, but I dunno if I could do it. Truth is, I am all about family and this probably sounds totally lame, but right now, life would be pretty hard without them. I used to be the type of person that was too stubborn to ask for help, but umm, life got super busy and I got to the point where I realized I canโt do it all. SOOO, let me tell you, help is a GOOD thing. You canโt get where you want to go without a little help. <โlife lessons.
Also, if I moved to Cali, I guess I could say that I have my brother Kai there, but heโll be the first to tell you, heโll probably be of little to no help at allโฆunless thereโs a lot of moola involved.ย <โbrothers.
But back to this recipe.
On the days and nights when everything just seems all too much, this is my go-to. If I am cooking for the family, which I almost always am, I make one pan with salmon and the other pan with chicken. Salmon for the fish people, chicken for the picky eaters.
This has quickly become a weekly meal for us. Itโs SO super simple and the flavors are spot on. Lemon, salmon, potatoes, asparagus, parmesan and fresh herbsโฆ all the good things. ๐
Hereโs how this one pan lemon salmon works โ start off withย the potatoes. I like to put them in a little before the salmon because I like my potatoes super crisp on the outside and super soft on the inside. Iโve found that the salmon gets overcooked before the potatoes are ready if you add everything all at once. So potatoes go in first! While those are cooking, I mix together the sauce/spice mixture for the salmon. Itโs basically like a blackened salmon rub, a little chili powder, paprika and tons of lemon zest. Once the potatoes have cooked a bit, you then add the salmon and asparagus. I had plenty of room on one pan for the salmon, potatoes and asparagus, but if for some reason you have, like a ton of potatoes (which I can understand, the potatoes are my fav), then you might need to separateย everything between two pans. Kind of defeats the whole one pan thing though. Like I said, I got mine all on one pan, so you should be good to go!
Okay, so you have the salmon on the pan, then just rub on the spices, add the asparagus, toss them with the potatoes, sprinkle on some parmesanโฆor a lot parmesan, add some lemon slices and roast.
Simple as that!
You have a complete, all-in-ONE, done in under forty-five minutes meal. Man, we are just KILLIN it this Wednesday. ๐
I also like to make a quick basil chimichurri while everything is cooking to drizzle over the salmon and potatoes. I think itโs just the right finishing touch, but itโs definitely not a must. With the chimichurri your dish count comes to a grand total of three, plus maybe a spoon or fork and a spatula. Iโd say thatโs still pretty dang good though.
If only all meals could be this simpleโฆ and be made with as few dishes.
VERY RANDOM SIDE NOTE: I feel like I should have talked about the Oscars by now, but I didnโt even get to watch them. Anything good happen? I heard Leo finally won, but umm, donโt hate me, Iโm not really a huge Leo fan. I know, what?!? I dunno, maybe he is not really my era?!
And in true Gerard family fashion we like to just dig inโฆ
One Pan Lemon Salmon, Roasted Potatoes and Parmesan Asparagus.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved if large
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- salt + pepper, to taste
- 1 pounds skin on salmon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon each: dried parsley, thyme + oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 lemons - zest of 2 lemons, + 1 sliced for cooking
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan
Basil Chimichurri
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 clove of garlic
- pinch of crushed red pepper
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt + pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the potatoes. Place in the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the honey, garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne, basil and lemon zest in a bowl.
- After 15 minutes, remove the potatoes from the oven. Add the salmon to the center of the pan (if the salmon is large, cut it into smaller portions). Rub the spice mixture onto the salmon, making sure the salmon is well coated (you may not need all of the spice mixture).
- Add the asparagus to the pan and toss with the potatoes. Sprinkle both the asparagus and potatoes with parmesan. Scatter lemon slices all around the pan and on the salmon.
- Place in the oven and roast for 10-20 minutes or until the salmon has reached your desired doneness.
- To serve, remove the skin from the salmon and cut into 4 pieces. Serve with potatoes + asparagus and the basil chimichurri.
Basil Chimichurri
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until combined and pesto like. Pour into a bowl or glass jar.
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Plates?? Nah, those would be for civilized human beingsโฆ aka NOT us.
I loved the veggies and chimichurri. But I felt the parmesan was unnecessary and the salmon had too many spices, too much going on. Next time I’ll either go the herb-y route or the honey and paprika route.
Hey Bea,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback. So glad to hear you will make it again!
I absolutely love ALL of your recipes. From your one pan meals to your hot cocoa during the holiday season. Sometimes I switch up and add my own touch. But I love coming to your site for inspiration for meals for my family and I.
Thank you so much for your kind message:)
This is an all-time favorite for me. It’s such a banger every single time. So flavorful, so delicious, so easy. Thank you!!
Hey Alissa,
Fantastic!!๐ป I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for trying it out! xT
This was really good! I added broccoli to mines. I also cooked my potatoes a little longer to ensure that they were fully cooked.
Hey there,
Amazing!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it was a hit! xT
I need a 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10-star option. Out of this world good, beyond easy, and stuff I had in my pantry – all I had to get were the salmon and asparagus.
As embarrassing as it is, Iโm in my thirties and am only now getting the cooking bug. Iโm finally seeing why everyone says they love it so much. Your recipes are teaching me everything! My boyfriend and I look forward to making meals together every night and have made SO many of yours over the last few months. Thank you!!
Hey Annie,
Thank you so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for your kind message!!๐ค xx
Burnt!!
Hey there,
Sorry to hear you may have had some issues with the recipe, if you could give me some more details, I would love to help you out! xTieghan
This recipe was so good that I literally licked my plate when I was done eating.
The only salmon I had on hand were the skinless, individually wrapped filets from Costco. I used two fairly big pieces and followed the rest of the recipe to a tee.
It was fantastic! Will definitely make again.
Hi Alison,
Fantastic!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxT
Do you think you could do this recipe on the barbeque with the lid down? Looking for a salmon recipe that can be made at an “off site” location! I think I can keep the heat at about 425… ???
Hey there,
Sure, I bet that would work well for you! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
AMAZING!!
Love this recipe it is so easy and has so much flavor.
Hey Elin,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! xx
OMG!!!!! i am so sad that dinner is over!!! this was soooo good, definitely “lick your plate” worthy! i am sitting here looking at the lemon slices which is the only thing left and wondering if i should pop them in my mouth. thank you for a wonderful recipe!!
Hey Carol,
Wonderful!! Love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it! โ๏ธxx