Crispy Lemon Herb Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy salmon skin, fresh lemon, and herbs, paired with roasted vegetables for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 fresh lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, dill, thyme), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups vegetables for roasting (asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, or green beans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to reach full temperature.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Zest the lemon and finely chop the herbs. In a small bowl, mix the lemon zest, herbs, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Toss the vegetables with the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and half of the herb mixture. Spread them evenly in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down among the vegetables on the sheet pan. Spoon or brush the remaining herb mixture over the top of the salmon.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the skin is crisp and golden. The vegetables should be tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and vegetables.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Pat salmon skin dry to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Use a hot oven and do not move fillets once placed on the pan. Fresh lemon juice added after cooking brightens the dish. For reheating, use a low oven to maintain crispy skin; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 34
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