Save A vibrant, healthy sheet pan meal featuring tender salmon fillets, crispy roasted potatoes, and fresh seasonal vegetables, all infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs.
I first made this salmon sheet pan meal on a busy weeknight& it quickly became a go-to for my family. The lively herb marinade makes even ordinary vegetables taste special.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: 4 fillets (about 150 g each), skin-on or off as preferred
- Olive oil (for marinade): 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons fresh
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley: 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Fresh dill: 1 tablespoon, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Fresh thyme leaves: 1 teaspoon (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- Salt (marinade): ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper (marinade): ¼ teaspoon freshly ground
- Baby potatoes: 500 g, halved
- Red onion: 1, cut into wedges
- Red bell pepper: 1, sliced
- Green beans: 200 g, trimmed
- Olive oil (vegetables): 2 tablespoons
- Salt (vegetables): ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper (vegetables): ¼ teaspoon
- Lemon wedges: To serve
- Extra chopped fresh herbs: Optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
- Roast potatoes:
- Toss halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spread on sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
- Make marinade:
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Marinate salmon:
- Pat salmon fillets dry and coat with marinade.
- Add vegetables:
- After 15 minutes, add red onion, bell pepper, and green beans to pan. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
- Arrange salmon:
- Nestle marinated salmon fillets among vegetables, skin-side down if applicable.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until salmon is just cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Broil for crispiness (optional):
- Broil for 2 minutes for a crispier finish.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra herbs.
Save This was the first sheet pan recipe both my kids agreed on& the lemony aroma always brings everyone to the kitchen early. Moments like these make dinnertime extra special.
Required Tools
Large sheet pan, mixing bowls, chefs knife, cutting board, parchment paper (optional)
Allergen Information
Recipe contains fish (salmon). Check all ingredients for hidden gluten or dairy if needed.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories: ~410, Total Fat: 18 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 32 g
Save This Lemon Herb Salmon & Potato Sheet Pan is perfect for busy nights& letting you enjoy a delicious, balanced meal with minimal cleanup. Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon add a lively final touch.