Mustard Free Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus and Lemon-Herb Drizzle
Bright, weeknight-friendly, and genuinely satisfying, this sheet pan dinner brings together tender roasted asparagus and golden salmon fillets glazed with a warm garlic-turmeric rub. The lemon rounds caramelize gently on top of each fillet as everything roasts together, filling your kitchen with an aroma that makes it hard to wait. A quick herb drizzle of fresh parsley, thyme, and lemon juice gets spooned over at the end, adding a pop of freshness that ties the whole dish together beautifully. For anyone navigating a mustard-free lifestyle, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief. So many store-bought marinades, spice blends, and even bottled herb sauces sneak in mustard as a background emulsifier or flavor booster, making it tricky to trust a pre-made shortcut. Here, every element is built from scratch with straightforward pantry staples — olive oil, garlic, turmeric, fresh herbs, and lemon — so you know exactly what's going on the fish. The whole thing comes together on a single pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner.
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4 servings
- 1 lb asparagus, tough ends snapped off
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 1 lemon, half sliced into thin rounds, half juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the minced garlic, turmeric, black pepper, and salt until combined.
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