Print

Easy One-Pan Crispy Salmon with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

easy one-pan crispy salmon - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring crispy salmon skin, tender salmon flesh, and roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes infused with garlic and lemon zest. Perfect for a fuss-free, flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (12–15 spears), trimmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 150 grams), halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh lemon juice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Trim the tough ends off the asparagus (about 1 to 2 inches). Halve the cherry tomatoes. Toss both with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half the minced garlic, lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in your oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers (about 2 minutes), carefully place the salmon skin-side down. Press down lightly with a spatula for 10-15 seconds.
  5. Cook undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes or until the skin is golden and crispy.
  6. Flip the salmon gently and cook the flesh side for about 1 minute.
  7. Add the prepared asparagus and cherry tomatoes around the salmon in the skillet. Scatter the remaining garlic over everything. Transfer the skillet to the oven.
  8. Roast for 6-8 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender but not mushy. Add a couple more minutes if fillets are thicker than 1 inch.
  9. Remove from oven and let the skillet rest for 2 minutes. Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the fish. Press salmon down gently after placing skin-side down to promote even crisping. Avoid flipping too soon to prevent tearing the skin. Garlic burns quickly, so scatter it last or watch closely in the oven. If skillet is not oven-safe, roast veggies separately.

Nutrition

Keywords: salmon, crispy salmon, one-pan recipe, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, quick dinner, healthy dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free, easy recipe

Find it online: https://sofiaspice.com/easy-one-pan-crispy-salmon-with-asparagus-and-cherry-tomatoes-recipe-for-perfect-dinner/