GARLIC HERB SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS AND POTATOES

🐟 Garlic Herb Salmon with Asparagus & Potatoes

Tender salmon, crispy golden potatoes, and bright asparagus baked with lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs.


🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Potatoes

  • 1 kg (2 lbs) baby potatoes, halved

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

For the Salmon & Asparagus

  • 4 salmon fillets (150–180 g each)

  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

  • 4 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh)

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Lemon slices (optional)

  • Fresh parsley for garnish


🍽️ Instructions

1. Roast the potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.

  3. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping once.


2. Prepare the garlic herb salmon

In a bowl, mix together:

  • Olive oil

  • Garlic

  • Thyme

  • Dill

  • Oregano

  • Lemon zest

  • Lemon juice

  • Salt + pepper

Brush this mixture generously over the salmon fillets.


3. Add asparagus + salmon to pan

  1. After the potatoes have roasted 20 minutes, push them to one side.

  2. Add the asparagus and drizzle with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. Place salmon fillets on the tray (skin-side down).

  4. Spoon extra marinade over the top.

  5. Add lemon slices if you like.


4. Roast everything together

Bake for 12–15 minutes until:

  • Salmon flakes easily with a fork

  • Asparagus is tender

  • Potatoes are crispy

For crispier salmon edges, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.


🌿 Serving

Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges for squeezing.

Perfect with:

  • A Greek salad

  • Tzatziki

  • Garlic yogurt sauce

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