Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

This sheet pan salmon and veggies is the perfect healthy weeknight meal. Kid-friendly, ready in less than 30 minutes and lots of flavor variations.

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 504kcal

Author Aubrey

Cost $15

Equipment

1 half sheet baking pan (18″ x 13″)
2 quarter sheet baking pan (13″ x 9″) (as alternative to half sheet pan)
parchment paper or aluminum foil

Ingredients

2 pounds salmon cut into 4 - 8 oz filets
1½ cup potatoes russet, yellow, red or sweet potatoes
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup red or yellow peppers (sliced)
½ cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup onions (sliced) sweet or red onions
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon seasoning blend of choice see notes for seasoning options

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Place diced potatoes evenly on sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning of choice.
Cook potatoes on 425°F for 5-6 minutes.
Remove from oven and push potatoes to the side of the pan. Add salmon and veggies of choice to sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning of choice.
Cook on 425°F for 15-17 minutes or until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145° F (63° C).

Notes

Salmon Cooking Temperature: FDA recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145° F (63° C). Check the temperature with a food thermometer.

Sheet Pan Dinner Seasoning Ideas:

Salt and pepper
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Lemon pepper seasoning
Blackened seasoning
Steak seasoning
Mesquite seasoning
Paprika and smoked paprika
Garlic or onion powder
Cayenne or crushed red pepper
Chicken Wing Dry Rub

Sheet Pan Dinner Dipping Sauce Ideas:

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wing Sauce.
Bang Bang Sauce: a sweet and spicy mayonnaise based dipping sauce.
Chili Crisp: a delicious Asian sauce packed with spicy umami flavor!
Spicy Chimichurri: An herbaceous and spicy dipping sauce.
Eel Sauce
Asian Steak Marinade
Red Chimichurri
Best Brine for Chicken Wings

Estimated Cook Time Ranges for Other Proteins and Vegetables at 425° F

Note: These times can vary based on your oven (ex: convection), the thickness of the protein and size of slices/chopped vegetables. Larger sized items will take longer to cook.

10-20 minutes

Protein: Salmon, scallops, shrimp, tilapia, tuna, catfish, cod and bacon.
Veggies: Asparagus, broccoli, bok choy, green beans, onions, peppers, snap peas, squash, zucchini and cherry tomatoes.

20-30 minutes

Protein: Chicken, pork chops, sausage and meatballs, halibut, sea bass and steak.
Veggies: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts and turnips.

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