Here’s a full recipe for Spiced Salmon with Cheesy Asparagus & Garlic Herb Potatoes — packed with flavor, balanced, and perfect for a satisfying dinner.
🐟 Spiced Salmon with Cheesy Asparagus & Garlic Herb Potatoes
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 30–35 min
🛒 Ingredients
For the Spiced Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
For the Cheesy Asparagus:
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For the Garlic Herb Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme (or fresh herbs)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
2. Add the Asparagus:
- After 20 minutes, toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread asparagus on the baking sheet with potatoes.
- Sprinkle cheese over the asparagus.
- Roast for another 10–12 minutes until potatoes are tender and asparagus is cooked.
3. Prepare the Salmon:
- While veggies roast, mix paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub olive oil and spice mix evenly over salmon fillets.
4. Cook the Salmon:
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon, skin-side down, for 3–4 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook another 2 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to oven (or place salmon on a baking sheet) and roast at 425°F (220°C) for 5–7 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
5. Serve:
- Plate salmon with cheesy asparagus and garlic herb potatoes.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.
📝 Tips & Variations
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella or feta on asparagus.
- Use sweet potatoes or Yukon gold for potatoes.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over salmon just before serving for extra brightness.