A wholesome, restaurant-quality one-pan meal with flaky garlic-herb salmon, crispy roasted potatoes, and tender asparagus. Simple, healthy, and packed with flavor!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
🐟 For the Salmon:
- 3–4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🥔 For the Potatoes:
- 3 cups baby potatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper
🌱 For the Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
🔪 Instructions
1. Roast the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes.
2. Prepare the Salmon
- Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush over salmon fillets.
3. Add Salmon & Asparagus
- Remove tray, push potatoes to one side.
- Add salmon fillets and asparagus (drizzled with olive oil, salt, pepper).
4. Bake Together
- Return to oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon is flaky and cooked through.
💡 Tips & Variations
- 🍋 Add lemon slices on salmon for extra freshness
- 🧄 Use fresh herbs for stronger flavor
- 🔥 Broil for last 2 minutes for a golden top
- 🥦 Swap asparagus with broccoli or green beans
- 🌶️ Add chili flakes for a spicy kick
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 400–500 kcal
- Protein: 30–35g
- Carbs: 25–30g
- Fat: 18–22g
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen salmon?
Yes, thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
Q: How do I know salmon is done?
It flakes easily with a fork and turns opaque.
Q: Can I make it in air fryer?
Yes—cook potatoes first, then add salmon and asparagus.
WW Points (per serving)
(Based on 4 servings total)
- 🐟 Salmon (4–5 oz) → 0–2 points (ZeroPoint on some plans, otherwise low)
- 🥔 Potatoes (¾–1 cup) → 3–4 points
- 🫒 Olive oil (1 tbsp total per serving) → 4–5 points
- 🌱 Asparagus → 0 points
✅ Total: ~7–10 WW Points per serving
💡 How to Lower the Points
- Use 1 tbsp oil total (not per item) → saves 2–3 points
- Spray oil instead of pouring → saves more
- Reduce potatoes slightly → lowers carbs/points
- Skip extra oil on asparagus
👉 Low-point version: ~5–7 WW points
🥗 WW-Friendly Tips
- Salmon is a great lean protein (often ZeroPoint)
- Load up on asparagus (free food 👍)
- Balance plate: more veggies, moderate potatoes