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Spiced Salmon with Cheesy Asparagus & Garlic Herb Potatoes

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Oven-baked spiced salmon served with cheddar-stuffed asparagus and garlic-herb roasted baby potatoes — a complete, family-friendly one-sheet-pan style meal with bright flavors and a creamy cheesy veg side.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lb (680 g) salmon fillets (about 4 fillets)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 lb (450 g) asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup (75 g) grated cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Toss halved baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and dried parsley; spread cut-side down on one side of the baking sheet.
  3. Roast potatoes for 15 minutes, then remove pan from oven and flip potatoes; return to oven to roast while you prepare salmon and asparagus.
  4. In a small bowl combine 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; brush mixture evenly over salmon fillets and place salmon on the baking sheet alongside the potatoes (skin-side down if applicable).
  5. In another bowl mix cream cheese with 1/2 cup (about 50 g) grated cheddar cheese, 1/4 tsp garlic powder and a pinch of salt until smooth; spread or pipe the cheese mixture along each asparagus spear or onto the tips.
  6. Toss asparagus lightly with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and place the asparagus on the baking sheet with the salmon and potatoes.
  7. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast everything together for 10–12 minutes, or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125–135°F (51–57°C) for medium (cook longer for well done) and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. If desired, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup (about 25 g) grated cheddar over asparagus during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking to melt.
  9. Remove from oven, squeeze lemon juice over salmon and vegetables if using, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

1) For even cooking, choose potatoes roughly the same size or parboil larger potatoes 5–8 minutes before roasting. 2) Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest cheesy asparagus; reduced-fat will change texture. 3) Internal temperature of salmon: 125–135°F (51–57°C) for medium doneness.

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