roasted salmon with herbed potatoes and asparagus

Recipe by
Natasha Preston
Miramichi, NB

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.

yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For roasted salmon with herbed potatoes and asparagus

  • 1/4 c
    canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chopped chives
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chopped basil
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chopped tarragon
  • 1 Tbsp
    Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1 pinch
    black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lb
    baby potatoes halved
  • 1 1/2 lb
    salmon fillet, skinless
  • 12 oz
    frozen asparagus spears
  • 3 lg
    egg yolks
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c
    canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped capers

How To Make roasted salmon with herbed potatoes and asparagus

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Add oil, herbs, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
  • 2
    Whisk until well combined.
  • 3
    Toss potatoes with 2 Tbsp of herbed oil mixture.
  • 4
    Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20 minutes.
  • 5
    Brush 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.
  • 6
    Toss asparagus with the remaining herbed oil mixture.
  • 7
    Arrange along side of the potatoes.
  • 8
    Roast for an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • 9
    For the caper aioli, whisk egg yolks with lemon juice, water, and garlic in a small nonreactive bowl.
  • 10
    Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Do not let the bottom of the bowl touch the water.
  • 11
    Cook, whisking constantly, for 2-4 minutes or until thickened.
  • 12
    Remove bowl from heat and cool for 10 minutes. Gradually drizzle oil into the yolk mixture whisking vigorously until smooth and thick.
  • 13
    Stir in capers.
  • 14
    Plate salmon, potatoes, and asparagus. Serve the sauce on the side and drizzle when serving.

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