
One-Pan Salmon with Asparagus with Harissa
Sheet-pan dinner: garlicky salmon, blistered asparagus and a squeeze of lemon — 25 minutes, one tray. A spoonful of harissa adds smoky North-African heat.
Ingredients
- 4 filletssalmon (6 oz each)
- 1 bunchasparagus
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 wholelemon
- 1 tspsea salt
- 1/2 tspblack pepper
- 2 tbspharissa
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- 2
Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper on the pan.
- 3
Nestle salmon on top; brush with garlic, remaining oil and lemon zest.
- 4
Roast 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- 5
Finish with fresh lemon wedges.
- 6
Stir 2 tablespoons of harissa into the sauce or vegetables before serving.
Cook's tip
Pull salmon at 125°F internal for medium — it'll keep cooking off the heat.
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