roasted salmon with herbed potatoes and asparagus
Having company? Serve your guests this dish and they'll be wanting more. The caper aioli can be used on sandwiches and lasts up to 3 days in the fridge.
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Make this roasted salmon sheet pan dinner when you want an easy and flavorful meal. Potatoes are tossed in a herb-filled sauce that's also brushed onto the salmon. They're roasted alongside asparagus. One baked, the potatoes and asparagus are crispy and tender and the salmon is tender and flaky. A creamy and tangy caper aioli is drizzled over the plate for a wonderful finishing touch. You'll make this sheet pan meal again and again.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Convection Oven
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped tarragon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes halved
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, skinless
- 12 ounces frozen asparagus spears
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped capers
How To Make roasted salmon with herbed potatoes and asparagus
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Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Add oil, herbs, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
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Step 2Whisk until well combined.
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Step 3Toss potatoes with 2 Tbsp of herbed oil mixture.
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Step 4Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20 minutes.
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Step 5Brush 2 Tbsp of the herbed oil mixture over the salmon. Push potatoes to the edges of the baking sheet. Center salmon in the middle. Roast for 10 minutes.
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Step 6Toss asparagus with the remaining herbed oil mixture.
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Step 7Arrange along side of the potatoes.
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Step 8Roast for an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.
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Step 9For the caper aioli, whisk egg yolks with lemon juice, water, and garlic in a small nonreactive bowl.
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Step 10Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water.
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Step 11Cook, whisking constantly, for 2-4 minutes or until thickened.
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Step 12Remove bowl from heat and cool for 10 minutes. Gradually drizzle oil into the yolk mixture whisking vigorously until smooth and thick.
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Step 13Stir in capers.
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Step 14Plate salmon, potatoes, and asparagus. Serve the sauce on the side and drizzle when serving.
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Category:
Fish
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Ingredient:
Fish
Method:
Convection Oven
Culture:
Canadian
Collection:
Spring Recipes
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