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Easy Lemon Herb Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and healthy sheet pan dinner featuring tender lemon-herb salmon and caramelized roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
  • 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups mixed vegetables: baby potatoes (halved), asparagus spears (trimmed), cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or capers

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss baby potatoes, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  3. Arrange the veggies evenly on a parchment-lined sheet pan, leaving space for the salmon fillets.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  5. In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Brush the herb mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
  7. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet pan next to the veggies.
  8. Lay lemon slices over each piece of salmon and scatter a few more herbs on top.
  9. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and veggies are tender and caramelized.
  10. Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything before serving.

Notes

If potatoes are large, parboil for 5 minutes before roasting. Use room temperature salmon for even cooking. Pat salmon dry before seasoning to help herb mixture cling and promote a nice crust. Watch cooking time closely to avoid drying out the salmon. Fresh herbs are preferred for best flavor; if using dried, reduce quantity and add earlier to olive oil mixture. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat gently in a low oven.

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