Whole30 Approved: Simple Sheet Pan Salmon with Spring Vegetables
on Mar 31, 2025
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This 20-minute sheet pan recipe combines wild-caught salmon, fresh asparagus, and cherry tomatoes for a nutritious Whole30-approved weeknight meal. Simply blanch asparagus, arrange everything on a sheet pan with oil and seasonings, then bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings when you want a healthy, omega-rich dinner with minimal prep and cleanup.
It’s 5:00 pm on a school night and you have no idea what to cook for dinner. Enter this easy weeknight salmon and asparagus sheet pan dinner recipe! With practically zero prep and a quick cook time, you can have a delicious and nutritious, Whole 30 approved meal on the table in about 20 minutes!
Table of Contents
- Why This Sheet Pan Meal Is Perfect for Busy Weeknights
- Health Benefits of Wild-Caught Salmon
- How to Select the Best Ingredients
- Time-Saving Prep Tips
- Salmon & Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner
- Serving Suggestions
- Storing and Reheating Leftovers
- More Healthy Salmon Recipes You’ll Love
- Easy Weeknight Salmon & Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
Why This Sheet Pan Meal Is Perfect for Busy Weeknights
When I feel better, life is just better! Is it the same for you? That’s why I recommend this recipe. With heart-healthy salmon, fresh spring vegetables, and nutritious flaxseed, you’ll enjoy eating healthy and your body will thank you. Maybe, just maybe, it can be the push you need to start eating cleaner every day!
Health Benefits of Wild-Caught Salmon
Wild-caught Alaskan sockeye salmon isn’t just delicious – it’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids that support heart and brain health. Combined with the anti-inflammatory properties of asparagus and the antioxidants in cherry tomatoes, this meal delivers maximum nutrition with minimum effort.
How to Select the Best Ingredients
For this recipe, quality ingredients make all the difference:
- Salmon: Look for wild-caught Alaskan sockeye salmon for the best flavor and nutritional profile. We love salmon from Sitka Seafood Delivery!
- Asparagus: Choose firm stalks with closed, compact tips
- Barleans Forti-Flax Organic Flaxseed: Ground flaxseed offers more digestible nutrients than whole seeds
- Avocado oil: Has a high smoke point, making it perfect for high-temperature roasting. Our favorite Avocado oil is made by Chosen Foods.
- Redmond’s REAL salt: Unrefined mineral salt that adds both flavor and trace minerals to your dish
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Pin ItTime-Saving Prep Tips
To make this sheet pan dinner even quicker:
- Prep vegetables ahead of time and store in the refrigerator
- Ask your fishmonger to remove salmon skin if desired
- Use pre-washed, ready-to-cook vegetables when available
- Line your sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper for effortless cleanup
Salmon & Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner
To make this quick and easy meal, simply preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Blanch a pound of asparagus for four minutes, then arrange all ingredients on a sheet pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
This sheet pan dinner is delicious on its own, but pairs wonderfully with:
- Texas Caviar Quinoa
- Tossed Salad with Broccoli, Feta & Sunflower Seeds with homemade vinaigrette
- Roasted root veggies (you can even add to the same pan!)
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
More Healthy Salmon Recipes You’ll Love
Busy Week Night Greek Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
Cheesy Salmon Pasta with Spinach & Mushrooms
Creamy Lemon Caper Salmon Pasta
Easy Weeknight Salmon & Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner
Ingredients
- 4, 6-8 ounce salmon fillets, preferably wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed
- a handful of cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
- 1 lemon, half juiced, half sliced
- 3 TBS avocado oil
- 1 TBS Barlean’s Forti-Flax ground flaxseed
- Redmonds REAL salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450. Blanch asparagus for 4 minutes in boiling water.
- Arrange salmon and veggies on a sheet pan (lined with unbleached parchment paper if you want super easy clean-up. Skip this step if you’re cheap like me.)
- Drizzle avocado oil and lemon juice over fish and veggies.
- Top with ground flaxseed, salt, pepper, and lemon slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked to your heart’s desire.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
I would combine the flax seed oil and almonds in the food processor to make almond spread.
I would put the flax seed oil in my morning smoothie and the ground flaxseeds in my morning eggs.
I would use it in some breakfast banana muffins.
I would use the Flax Oil in our homemade muffin mixes!
I think I would use the flax oil for baking!
I would use the flax seed oil in smoothies and I would love to try this salmon recipe with the Barlean’s Forti-Flax ground flaxseed.
I’d use it to make this recipe! 🙂
I would love to use it in muffins.
I would use the oil in smoothies!
I would add it to smoothies and muffins.
We use flax seeds in breads, pizza, pasta and lots of other things. I will have to look up creative ideas to add to flax oil!
I would use it to fortify my morning oatmeal!
I make smoothies almost every morning for breakfast—this would be a great addition
I would use the flax oil for baking and cooking.