sheet pan salmon
This easy and delicious sheet pan salmon recipe brings together tender salmon fillets and colorful vegetables all cooked on one pan. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s flavorful, healthy, and requires minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- 1 large sheet pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon About 6 ounces each.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced bell peppers Any color.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon sliced
- to taste fresh parsley For garnish (optional).
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line the sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleaning.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place the salmon fillets on one side of the sheet pan. Brush the fillets with the oil mixture evenly.
- On the other side of the pan, spread the broccoli, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with any remaining oil mixture and toss to coat.
- Arrange the lemon slices on top of the salmon and scatter any leftover slices among the vegetables.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables like asparagus or zucchini.
To add a little heat, consider sprinkling some red pepper flakes on top before baking.
This dish works well as leftovers; simply reheat in the oven or microwave.