This Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies recipe is made on a single pan in less than 30 minutes. Nutritious and great on its own or with your favorite side dishes, it’s the perfect meal when you don’t know what to cook!
Table of Contents
- Why Sheet Pan Dinners Are a Game Changer
- What to Include in Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
- Health Benefits of Salmon
- Possible Variations
- Shake Up Your Salmon with this Sheet Pan Recipe
- Serving Suggestions
- Common Questions About Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
- More Sheet Pan Recipes
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies Recipe
Why Sheet Pan Dinners Are a Game Changer
We’re not exaggerating when we say sheet pan meals are one of the best things ever created. They’re right up there with one pot dinners!
First of all, life is so much easier when you are able to pop everything onto a single pan and bake it in the oven. Second, let’s not forget the cleanup aspect (because who wants to clean a million dishes).
Lastly, they’re an awesome way to throw together a healthy meal and have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. Are you sold yet?
Just in case you need any more convincing, this sheet pan salmon and veggies recipe is:
- Made with just ten simple ingredients.
- Full of protein, vitamins, nutrients, and fiber.
- Loaded with flavor.
- Customizable to fit your flavor preferences and dietary needs.
What to Include in Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
Simple is the name of the game around here, but that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice flavor! You’ll be surprised how tasty sheet pan salmon will be with just a handful of ingredients.
Here’s everything you need:
- Salmon – We like to use wild-caught salmon, but any salmon you like best can be used. If opting for frozen varieties, just make sure to thaw it first.
- Veggies – Petite whole carrots and asparagus are included for color, flavor, and nutrients.
- Spices – Chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper combine for a bold, savory taste with lots of depth and a hint of spice.
- Oil – We prefer to use extra virgin olive oil, but avocado oil works well, too.
- Lemons – The acidity cuts through some of the heaviness of the fats and helps tenderize the fish.
Health Benefits of Salmon
Salmon is one of the most nutrient-dense fish available! We try to eat it at least once a week with recipes like salmon burgers, Parmesan crusted salmon, and baked feta salmon.
Not only is it a good source of high-quality protein and omega fatty acids, but salmon is also rich in health benefits. For example, it is a good source of B vitamins and is rich in potassium, selenium. As a result, including salmon in a healthy diet can help:
- Reduce the risk of heart disease
- Prevent inflammation
- Protect brain health
- Improve mental health
- Maintain healthy vision
- Support bone health
Possible Variations
We kept this sheet pan salmon and veggies recipe simple so you can easily adjust it to suit your preferences! For starters, feel free to use less fo the seasoning mix if you don’t want such a strong flavor.
Or, include different herbs and spices to switch up the flavor profile. You can even add a sauce!
Or, you might be wondering what vegetables go well with salmon. Feel free to mix and match whatever you have on hand and like best.
Some great options include potatoes, green beans, broccoli, tomatoes, onions, and peas. However, for the best results, we recommend using veggies with similar cook times to prevent over or undercooking any of the ingredients.
Shake Up Your Salmon with this Sheet Pan Recipe
Once you start making sheet pan meals, you’ll never go back! Here’s how you can get in and out of the kitchen fast.
- Prepare. Preheat the oven, and line a large sheet pan with
parchment paper . Arrange the salmon filets on top. - Season. Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of the ingredients over the fish, rubbing it in with your hands. Then, drizzle oil over the salmon, and sprinkle the remaining seasoning over the veggies in a bag or bowl. Drizzle oil over top, and toss to combine.
- Bake. Arrange the veggies in a single layer around the salmon. Place the ingredients in the oven until the veggies are tender and the fish can easily be flaked with a fork.
Serving Suggestions
This sheet pan salmon and veggies recipe can be served as a complete meal on its own. However, it also pairs well with all your favorite sides and appetizers!
Some of our favorite additions include:
Common Questions About Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
For this recipe, we bake the salmon uncovered.
Sure! We recommend thawing them first to ensure the ingredients bake evenly.
No worries! Just remove the cooked items from the pan and continue baking until the rest of the meal is done.
The baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your filets. However, in general, we’ve found that this sheet pan salmon bakes in less than 25 minutes.
More Sheet Pan Recipes
Looking for more recipes to make dinners easy? Check out more of our favorite sheet pan recipes below!
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Veggies
- Easy Shawarma Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sheet Pan
Spaghetti - Sheet Pan Banana Bread
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
Ingredients
- 3 pounds wild-caught salmon bones removed (or salmon of choice)
- 3 Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt more or less to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper more or less to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 16 ounces colorful petite whole carrots
- 16 ounces fresh asparagus, rinsed and drained
- Lemons for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the salmon on top.3 pounds wild-caught salmon
- In a small mixing bowl combine all the spices. Sprinkle half the seasonings over the salmon, rubbing it in with fingers. Drizzle olive oil on top.3 Tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sprinkle the remaining seasoning over the vegetables. Drizzle olive oil on the vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables around the salmon in a single layer.16 ounces colorful petite whole carrots, 16 ounces fresh asparagus, rinsed and drained, Extra virgin olive oil, Lemons for garnish
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the salmon is flakey and the veggies are tender.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The best salmon recipe !
Amazing! Thanks for giving it a try! xo, Alia & Radwa
Too much spice. Flavor was very good, but the texture of the layer of spice wasn’t pleasant. I have loved most everything Food Dolls, but I have begun to wonder if they are guessing how much they use of each ingredient after they create their videos? After I already sprinkled the spice mix on the salmon and veggies, I decided to watch the video. It’s not possible that they used 3 whole TBSP of chili powder in that video. Maybe 1/2 of all the spices, or possibly less. My 3 lb salmon has a legit spice crust and theirs is minimally sprinkled. Also, the video is doing things in a different order from the directions (oil before spice) and there are lemon slices placed on the salmon before baking, which aren’t suggested in the ingredients but for garnish. 3 lbs of salmon isn’t cheap, so I kindly ask the Food Dolls to actually make from their written recipe before just posting in good faith. This is my first run in with a disappointing outcome for 1/5 recipes tried. 3/5 have been excellent, but you must watch the video aaand read the written recipe to figure out what is really needed and the proper steps. This tired new mom, trying to eat anything but prepackaged meals, can’t do both. We will make it again due to ease, but with only 1/2 of the spice measurements total.
Hi Madison- Thank you so much for giving us feedback. This feedback really helps ensure that our recipes are easy to understand and follow. We will make note of your suggestions! As for the amount of seasoning -this was in fact the amount of seasoning we used, we do not guess after we have made the recipe. Half of the spice mixture went over the vegetables while the other half was for the salmon. We are truly sorry you were disappointed with the outcome, and we hope you can give us another try! Alia and Radwa
I made the Sheet Pan Salmon with Vegetables for my family and it was a hit!! It was easy and delicious! The combination of Salmon with seasoning and vegetables were perfect! It literally melted in my mouth. It was absolutely divine!!
That is amazing! So glad you all enjoyed it!