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Tender Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe

Tender Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe

A sheet pan salmon dinner gives you everything you want on a busy evening: tender salmon, perfectly roasted vegetables, and barely any cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup baby potatoes halved
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the halved baby potatoes onto the pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting them for 10 minutes so they begin softening properly.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and coat them with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to build balanced flavor while helping the fish roast evenly.
  3. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and add the broccoli, zucchini, and bell pepper around the potatoes. Place the salmon fillets in the center and top with lemon slices for extra freshness.
  4. Roast everything together for 12–15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables develop lightly caramelized edges with tender centers.

Notes

  • Drying the salmon thoroughly before seasoning helps the surface roast properly and prevents excess moisture from steaming the fish in the oven.
  • Starting the potatoes first is important because they take longer to soften than the other vegetables, allowing everything to finish cooking together.
  • A large sheet pan creates better airflow around the ingredients, helping the vegetables roast instead of turning soggy from trapped steam.