Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes

Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil.

Place salmon pieces 1 in. apart in center of baking sheet. Reserve 1 cup potato flakes from 1 package. Sprinkle remaining flakes from that package on top of salmon.

Arrange asparagus around salmon. Drizzle all with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, turning asparagus once, until salmon is opaque in center and asparagus are crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, put the reserved 1 cup and remaining package of potato flakes in a 2-qt microwave-safe bowl. Add 3 1⁄2 cups water; cook in microwave as package directs.Different TakesSprinkle asparagus with 1 1⁄2 tsp dried tarragon.Serve with lemon wedges.Use milk instead of water to make the mashed potatoes creamier.