Oven-Roasted Sockeye Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Asparagus & Crispy Yukon Golds
Bright, Pacific-Northwest comfort: citrusy, herb-kissed salmon with crackly-edged potatoes and tender green asparagus. Everything hits that late-winter sweet spot in Washington—hearty roots + peak citrus + the first real asparagus of the season.
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- Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Fillet (Previously Frozen) 12 oz (about 3/4 of the pack) $11.99 sale (was $15.99), 1 lb
- Green Asparagus 8 oz (about 1/2 bunch) $2.99 sale, 1 lb
- Fresh Organic Lemon - Each (or Fresh Organic Lemons - Each) 1 lemon $1.29 each (or $0.99 each)
- Simple Truth Organic® Thyme (optional) 2–3 sprigs (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme) $2.49
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced $0.69 each
- Yukon Gold Potatoes 12 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks $1.29/lb
- Olive oil 2 tbsp —
- Butter (optional) 1 tbsp —
- Salt + black pepper to taste —
- Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch —
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup. Pat 12 oz salmon very dry; set on a plate so it can lose chill while the potatoes start.
- Prep: Cut 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Trim 8 oz asparagus (snap or cut off woody ends). Zest and juice 1 lemon. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Roast potatoes: Toss potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Spread on the sheet pan. Roast 15 minutes, then flip and roast 10 minutes more (25 minutes total so far).
- Season salmon: Rub salmon with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and half the minced garlic (1 clove). Sprinkle in a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like.
- Add salmon + asparagus: Push potatoes to one side. Add salmon to the pan. Toss asparagus with a pinch of salt, pepper, the remaining garlic (1 clove), and a squeeze of lemon; add asparagus to the pan.
- Finish roasting: Roast 10–12 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and asparagus is tender-crisp. If you like, dot asparagus or salmon with 1 tbsp butter for extra gloss.
- Sauce it: Squeeze remaining lemon juice over everything. If using thyme, strip leaves over the salmon and potatoes. Taste and add salt/pepper as needed.
- Serve: Plate salmon with roasted potatoes and asparagus. Spoon any lemony pan juices over top.
Health notes: ~650–800 calories per person depending on oil/butter. High-protein, high omega-3s, lots of veg; keep it lighter by using 1 tbsp oil total and skipping butter.
Drink pairing: Lean into WA classics: a zesty, mineral-driven Washington State Riesling (dry/off-dry) is a slam dunk with lemon + salmon, or a Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc for brighter snap. Local picks to look for: Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling; or a Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc from a WA producer like House of Smith/Charles Smith (availability varies by store).