Roasted Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes

Ingredients

Ingredient quantities are scaled. Instructions and cookware remain written for the original 1 servings; adjust batch count and pan capacity deliberately.

• 1 salmon fillet

• 200 g potatoes

• 100 g asparagus

• 1/2 lemon

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Cut potatoes into 1 cm cubes. Toss with 0.5 tbsp olive oil, half the salt, and half the black pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.

   ~15 min
3. 3

   While step 2 cooks

   While the potatoes roast, trim asparagus and cut into 4 cm pieces. In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, salt, black pepper, and 2 tbsp water.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push potatoes to one side. Place salmon fillet on the other side and arrange asparagus around it. Drizzle the oil-water mixture over salmon and asparagus. Squeeze lemon juice over everything.

   ~3 min
5. 5

   Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast until salmon flakes easily and reaches 63°C (145°F) internal temperature, about 10 minutes.

   ~10 min
6. 6

   Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving.

   ~2 min