Save A vibrant healthy sheet pan meal featuring tender salmon fillets crispy roasted potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables all infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs.
I first tried this sheet pan salmon when I needed a quick weeknight dinner with fresh flavor and very little mess. The combination of lemon and herbs always reminds me of summer meals in our family kitchen.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: 4 (about 150 g each) skinon or off as preferred
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons for marinade and vegetables
- Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Fresh parsley: 1 tablespoon chopped
- Fresh dill: 1 tablespoon chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
- Fresh thyme leaves: 1 teaspoon or 12 teaspoon dried
- Salt: 12 teaspoon for marinade plus 12 teaspoon for vegetables
- Freshly ground black pepper: 14 teaspoon for marinade plus 14 teaspoon for vegetables
- Baby potatoes: 500 g halved
- Red onion: 1 cut into wedges
- Red bell pepper: 1 sliced
- Green beans: 200 g trimmed
- Lemon wedges: For serving
- Extra chopped fresh herbs (optional): For garnish
Instructions
- Prep Oven & Pan:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
- Roast Potatoes:
- In a large bowl toss halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil 14 teaspoon salt and 18 teaspoon pepper. Spread on the sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
- Make Marinade:
- While potatoes roast mix olive oil lemon juice zest garlic parsley dill thyme salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pat salmon fillets dry and coat with marinade.
- Add Vegetables:
- After 15 minutes remove pan from oven. Add red onion bell pepper green beans. Drizzle with remaining olive oil salt and pepper; toss to combine.
- Arrange Salmon:
- Nestle marinated salmon fillets among vegetables skin side down if preferred.
- Bake:
- Return pan to oven and bake 1215 minutes until salmon cooks through and vegetables are tender.
- Optional Crisp:
- Broil 2 minutes for a crispier finish on salmon and potatoes if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra herbs.
Save Making this meal for my family brings back memories of all of us gathered around one big pan making dinner feel special yet simple. Its always requested on busy nights because cleanup is effortless.
Required Tools
Large sheet pan mixing bowls chefs knife cutting board and parchment paper help this recipe come together with ease.
Allergen Information
Contains fish salmon. Check all packaged ingredients for gluten or dairy if you have strict dietary needs.
Nutritional Information
Calories approximately 410 total fat 18 g carbohydrates 28 g protein 32 g per serving.
Save This zesty salmon sheet pan dish comes together quickly and keeps weeknight dinners stressfree. Enjoy a vibrant meal with easy cleanup and bright flavors.
Recipe Guide
- → Can I substitute the salmon with another fish?
Yes, mild flaky fish like cod or halibut work well with this lemon herb marinade and cooking method.
- → What vegetables pair best with this dish?
Seasonal vegetables such as green beans, bell peppers, red onion, or zucchini complement the flavors and roast beautifully.
- → How do I ensure the potatoes are crispy?
Toss potatoes well with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting and allow initial roasting before adding other ingredients to crisp them up.
- → Is it possible to prepare this ahead of time?
Marinate the salmon and chop vegetables in advance, then assemble and roast just before serving to maintain freshness.
- → What herbs can be used if fresh ones aren’t available?
Dried herbs like dill, parsley, and thyme can be used; reduce quantity slightly as dried herbs are more concentrated.