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Sheet Pan Lemon Brown Butter Salmon and Potatoes with Parmesan Asparagus…a flavorful update to the classic salmon dinner. And all made together on one sheet pan! Baby potatoes roasted alongside blackened salmon with a simple lemon brown butter glaze. Top the dish with a vibrant herb salad for a pretty pop of color. It’s buttery, colorful, healthy, and beyond delicious. Perfect for upcoming Easter dinner or any night of the week…delicious no matter when you serve it!
With Easter this weekend, salmon feels like the perfect recipe to be sharing. Something about Easter always reminds me of salmon, potatoes, and asparagus. I guess it’s because it’s often what my grandma would serve when we visited them in Florida over our Easter break.
It always brings back memories of my Nonnie.
And like my Nonnie, when it comes to entertaining, I love to keep things very simple and as easy as can be. She was the queen of simple entertaining and this sheet pan-style dinner is actually one she taught me.
She’d always roast the salmon right alongside the asparagus, so I’m taking a cue from her today!
Here are the details…
I like to start roasting the potatoes before the salmon is added to the pan to ensure that they have enough time in the oven to fully cook. I keep the potatoes simple and just toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast the potatoes in the oven until they start to soften. That’s part one.
While the potatoes get a head start cooking, rub the salmon with a little a bit of cajun seasoning and lemon zest. Pull the potatoes out of the oven, slide them to one side of the pan, and add the salmon to the other side.
Now add the asparagus and toss with the parmesan.
Put the pan back into the oven and roast until the salmon reaches your preferred doneness. For me, it’s usually about ten or so minutes.
While everything is roasting, you can start working on the herb salad and brown butter. For the salad, it’s simply arugula, fresh herbs, lemon, and a bit of red wine vinegar.
And for the brown butter? Butter and lemon, but it’s browning the butter that’s key. Browning the butter adds a nutty richness to the salmon that feels very special and tastes delicious.
Finishing it up…
Once the salmon is finished I simply leave it on the sheet pan, drizzle it with the browned butter, then top everything with the seasoned herb salad.
Then spoon the dressing over the salmon and cheese, and serve with the potatoes on the side. And that’s it. It’s not hard or time-consuming but leaves you with a complete all-in-one dinner…and a pretty healthy one too!
Looking for other spring-like dinners, try these:
Crispy Black Pepper Turmeric Cauliflower and Garlic Noodles
Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken and Lemon Butter Potatoes with creamy whipped feta
Lastly, if you make these Sheet Pan Lemon Brown Butter Salmon and Potatoes with Parmesan Asparagus be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Lemon Brown Butter Salmon and Potatoes with Parmesan Asparagus
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 450 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 - 1 1/2 pounds salmon filet
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly torn
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425° F. On a large baking sheet, combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Bake for 15 minutes.2. 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 1 tablespoon olive oil and the cajun seasoning. Add the asparagus to the pan and toss with the parmesan. Bake everything together for 10-15 minutes or until the salmon has reached your desired doneness.3. In a bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the arugula, basil, dill, and a pinch of chili flakes. Toss to combine. 4. Add the butter to a medium pot set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown, until it smells toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir often. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice.5. Serve the salmon, potatoes, and asparagus together with the arugula salad on top. Drizzle the brown butter over the salmon.
Notes
Homemade Cajun Seasoning: mix 2 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon black pepper. Makes 3/4 cup.
WOW!! This recipe is so good. The salmon is to die for and that arugula topping is so good, I’d willingly just eat it plain. I think our pan wasn’t big enough for the asparagus or potato to get as crispy as I’d like, so will probably do a smaller amount and/or cut them smaller next time. Definitely making this again.
Hi there! Thanks so much for trying out this recipe, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xTieghan
I usually order my groceries for pick up and this week, for some odd reason, they substituted chicken for the salmon. I made the recipe anyways with what I had and it turned out delicious with chicken (although I’m sure it would be better with salmon and look forward to making it again!). The only thing I changed was the meat (cubed the chicken) and added the meat five minutes sooner so it would cook through.
Hey Brianna,
Happy Friday! I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed! Thanks a lot for making it. xTieghan
My niece and I recently made this recipe and it’s simply amazingly delcious! All the tastes combined are heavenly. Thank you so much! This is my first time cooking one of your recipes and I look forward to more!
Hey Meg,
Happy Sunday! I love to hear this recipe was enjoyed and I truly appreciate you giving it a try! xxTieghan
I made this salmon last night, and it was divine! I didn’t have potatoes or asparagus on hand, so I just made it with other sides. The salmon came out perfectly! Will definitely put this in the heavy rotation. 🙂 Thank you for another great recipe!
Hey Sarah,
Happy Friday! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xTieghan
Seems like it would have been tasty, but I didn’t realize you were supposed to use the cajun seasoning recipe listed at the bottom. Instead, I used Tony’s and it turned out inedible due to being incredibly salty.
Hey Emily,
So sorry to hear this, thanks for trying the recipe! xTieghan
It was amazing, the salmon turned out so soft and juicy. I made it for my mom’s birthday and everyone loved it. Totally worth it.
Hey Maria,
Happy Friday! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
This recipe was absolutely delicious, and enjoyed by my husband and two year old. Rarely do I make a recipe that only takes as long as the time the recipes says in total, this recipe genuinely only took 45 minutes, and turned out perfectly!
Hey Deborah,
Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a go! Have a great day! xxTieghan
We’ve made this three times, most recently for guests. They enjoyed it as much as we do and requested the recipe — the highest compliment!
Tieghan’s cajun seasoning is very good. I’m sensitive to spice so I added just 25% of the cayenne pepper measurement. No one has asked for more spice with their meal. [PS: The seasoning pairs well with brown sugar on salmon for a different meal, not this main recipe.]
I’m killing it in the kitchen these days. Thanks for the fab recipes!
Hey Binnie,
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I am so glad that it was enjoyed!! Have a great Tuesday. xxTieghan
Made this for a small gathering and LOVED it. The potatoes needed cooking longer than recipe stated, so would adjust cooking time for them next time
The brown butter and arugula on the salmon was soooo delicious. Thanks So much Teighan ❤️
Hey Victoria,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
Your recipes and pictures are beautiful!! Do you have a section for low sodium recipes? Trying to help my mom with a reduced sodium diet, yet delicious food! You are my go-to!,
Thanks so much Cindy! Sorry, I do not have a low sodium specific section. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This was an amazing recipe! Easy to put together with tasty results. So much flavor and everything came out perfect!
Hey Erika,
Thanks so much! I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! xTieghan
Do you think this would work with chicken in place of salmon? Have some non-fish eaters in the family.
Hey Jess,
Yes, chicken would also be great here! I hope you love the dish, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
I made this easy flavorful meal for Easter. It was so good and easy, I am making it tonight after working all day. Keep these amazing recipes coming.
Hey Denise,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! xxTieghan
I skipped the sides and only made the salmon using a drizzle of olive oil, the Cajun seasoning (+salt and pepper) then after cooking I sizzled some brown butter over the top, delicious! I wanted to share a tip that gives you the perfect salmon every time: put your salmon on a piece of parchment paper and bring the ends of the paper together over the salmon and fold/scrunch the ends together to form a little steam bag. Bake as usual and your salmon will never be dry and will be cooked to perfection every time!
Hey Audra,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! xxTieghan
Loved it , skipped the salad
Hey Sommer,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am it was enjoyed! xTieghan
I bought Rainbow Trout y accident but every bit as delicious! My one kid raved about the brown butter and it’s really nice. Will make this again for sure!
Hey Julie,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am it was enjoyed! xTieghan