Sheet pan meals are HOT! And you know why? With schedules busier than ever, it has become increasingly important to find easy-to-make dinners the whole family will love. And this one could not be any simpler. Just apply my killer sweet ‘n spicy bronzing rub to the salmon, arrange the asparagus around the fillets and roast! Easy peazy, YES? Complete Dinners in a Flash Recipe Collection.
Besides the no-fuss prep, I think what is also so appealing about these one pan wonders is their extreme versatility. Truthfully, just pick compatible proteins and veggies, apply a tasty dry rub or marinade and bake!
Love the sheet pan concept? Then get busy experimenting as there is no limit to the amazing dinners you can create (and with such little effort). I have become hooked for sure and look forward to bringing you more of my sheet pan goodies this year. In the meantime, do LOOK HERE for my Sheet Pan Chicken ‘n Root Vegetables another big favorite at my house !
Sheet Pan Bronzed Salmon ‘n Asparagus
Yield: 4 servings
Click HERE for the full recipe, but in the nutshell, here is what you do:
Instructions
Dry Rub
In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. (or shake together in a small container with a lid) Note: photo shows more rub than is needed for this recipe as I prefer to make a larger quantity to have on hand for future dishes.
Assembly
Up to 30 minutes before roasting, pat salmon dry with a paper towel.
Apply rub on all sides of fillets, massaging thoroughly. Lay fillets in center of pan.
Arrange asparagus spears around outside of pan. Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
Roasting
Roast salmon and asparagus for 10 minutes. Turn asparagus with a spatula for even roasting.
Continue roasting for up to an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until salmon reaches desired level of doneness. Remove pan from oven; garnish with lemon slices.
Serving
The beauty of sheet pan dinners is their rustic charm. No need to transfer the salmon and asparagus to a platter. Simply serve right from the pan! (simplifies clean-up as well!)
Sheet Pan Bronzed Salmon 'n Asparagus
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Bronzing Dry Rub
Yield: about 3 tablespoons (to make a larger quantity, LOOK HERE)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cayenne as desired optional
- Parchment paper
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet cut into 4 equal pieces
- 1 pound asparagus spears trimmed (look for thin-medium width)
- Kosher salt and pepper as desired
- Olive oil
- 2 lemons sliced
Instructions
Dry Rub
- In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. (or shake together in a small container with a lid)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Assembly
- Up to 30 minutes before roasting, pat salmon dry with a paper towel.
- Apply rub on all sides of fillets, massaging thoroughly. Lay fillets in center of pan.
- Arrange asparagus spears around outside of pan. Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
Roasting
- Roast salmon and asparagus for 10 minutes.
- Turn asparagus with a spatula for even roasting.
- Continue roasting for up to an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until salmon reaches desired level of doneness.
- Remove pan from oven; garnish with lemon slices.
Serving
- The beauty of sheet pan dinners is their rustic charm. No need to transfer the salmon and asparagus to a platter. Simply serve right from the pan! (simplifies clean-up as well!)
Notes
Note
So very versatile! I have used this rub on salmon, beef and chicken and each proved incredibly delicious! In fact, I typically make up a larger quantity and store it for future use. Works wonderfully with oven roasted, grilled as well as crockpot dishes…
Dry rubs add bunches of POP to everyday dishes!
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