Description
Salmon and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner brings fresh, healthy flavors straight from your kitchen to the table in minutes. Toss salmon fillets and colorful vegetables onto a single pan, season with herbs, and enjoy a delicious meal that makes cleanup a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets
Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli)
- 1 lemon, sliced
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a blazing 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even cooking.
- Create a non-stick surface by lining a large sheet pan with parchment paper, which prevents sticking and makes cleanup super easy.
- Gently position your 4 salmon fillets right in the center of the prepared pan, giving each piece some breathing room.
- Scatter 2 cups of colorful mixed vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli around the salmon, creating a vibrant landscape on your pan.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly across the salmon and vegetables, helping them develop a gorgeous golden color.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and paprika over everything, then season with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Crown each salmon fillet with fresh lemon slices, which will infuse a bright, citrusy essence during roasting.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for the salmon to turn opaque and flake easily with a fork, and the vegetables to become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove the pan and let everything rest for 2-3 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to settle and juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Select salmon fillets with similar thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming overdone.
- Choose vegetables that roast well together, like bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli, which have comparable cooking times.
- Arrange vegetables in a single layer around the salmon to help them caramelize and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- For a gluten-free and low-carb meal, this sheet pan recipe is perfect as a complete and nutritious dinner without additional sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg