Description
This Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies recipe offers a healthy, simple, and flavorful one-pan meal. Tender salmon filets are roasted alongside colorful vegetables like baby potatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with Italian herbs and pesto, creating a perfectly balanced dish in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3/4 lb baby potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch-pieces
- 2 small heads broccoli, chopped (about 2 cups broccoli florets)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Proteins
- 1.5 lbs salmon, cut into 4, 6-ounce filets
Seasonings and Oils
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 4 lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleaning.
- Prepare Initial Veggies: In a medium bowl, toss the baby potatoes and broccoli with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread them out on the baking sheet, ensuring space between pieces for even roasting. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Add More Veggies: While the potatoes and broccoli roast, add the sliced red bell pepper and cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and more salt and pepper. Add these to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prepare Salmon: Season the salmon filets with salt and pepper. Brush each filet with pesto and top with a lemon slice.
- Finish Baking: Place the salmon on the baking sheet with the roasted vegetables. Bake until the salmon flakes easily with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 125-135 degrees F for medium to medium-rare, or 145 degrees F for well done, about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- You can substitute Italian seasoning with your favorite herb blend if preferred.
- For extra crispiness on the potatoes, increase the initial baking time by a few minutes before adding other veggies.
- Salmon cooking time may vary depending on thickness; always check doneness with a fork or thermometer.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Use fresh pesto for best flavor, or store-bought if pressed for time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
