Slow Baked Sheet-Pan Salmon
This slow-baked salmon is perfect for a relaxing weekend dinner. It's simple yet flavorful, making it a healthy choice for summer evenings. Pair it with your favorite summer vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillet in the center of the sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Arrange lemon slices and dill sprigs over the salmon. Sprinkle minced garlic over the entire fish.
- In a bowl, toss the asparagus and cherry tomatoes with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them around the salmon on the sheet pan.
- Bake the salmon and vegetables in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and tender.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving the salmon with the roasted vegetables.