Sheet-Pan Salmon Roasted Vegetables (Printable)
Salmon and vegetables roasted on a single pan for a bright, wholesome main. Easy, fresh, and full of flavor.
# List of ingredients:
→ Fish
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, approximately 5 oz each
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
09 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 7 oz zucchini, sliced into half-moons
11 - 1 medium carrot, sliced thin
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - Combine bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and carrot in a mixing bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange evenly over the sheet pan.
03 - Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
04 - Pat salmon fillets dry. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and lemon zest.
05 - After 10 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Push roasted vegetables to the sides and make space to arrange salmon fillets in the center.
06 - Return sheet pan to the oven and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through and vegetables are tender.
07 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick prep and tidy cleanup thanks to one pan for everything
- Rich omega three from salmon with plenty of vibrant vegeteables
- Stays gluten free and fits a healthy pescatarian diet
- Versatile enough to swap vegetables for what is in season
- Finishes with fresh parsley and lemon for a lift of brightness
- Ready in thirty five minutes so weeknight dinners feel easy
02 -
- Packed with protein and healthy fats for a balanced meal
- Super colorful so kids and adults enjoy eating more vegetables
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and work for next day meal prep
- Gluten free with no dairy so it suits a wide variety of diets
03 -
- Always dry salmon fillets with a paper towel before seasoning for better browning
- Aim for evenly sized vegetable pieces so everything roasts at the same rate
- For deeper flavor toast dried oregano for a few seconds in dry pan before adding
- If ever in doubt squeeze a little extra lemon right before serving The boost of brightness makes even leftovers sing