Sheet Pan Baked Salmon With Veggies

Are you fond of seafood but skip the idea of having it because of cooking hassle? Sheet pan-baked salmon is a clear solution to your seafood cooking hassle. Sheet Pan baked salmon with veggies is not easy to cook but a delight to the taste buds too. It is rich in omega-3s and proteins. So, what can be more perfect than having healthy food for your dinner along with the ease of cooking?

This sheet pan-baked salmon dish offers soft, flaky salmon coated with a mouthwatering garlic butter sauce! This quick salmon recipe, baked on a sheet pan with your favorite vegetables, takes only a few minutes to prepare and is a great midweek dinner option.

Why sheet pan baked salmon works?

We all are familiar with the ultra-healthy benefits of salmon and veggies. Aren’t we? It is quite obvious that the amalgam of both ingredients will provide rich benefits. Nutritionists suggest having a fish twice a week. This ultra-healthy recipe is super easy and quick, which is another reason to bake this once a week. Along with that, the ingredients are quite accessible to everyone. There are many reasons to bake salmon with vegetables. It's quite delectable, especially when roasted with an Asian salmon sauce, which is incredibly nutritious.

Sheet pan dishes, especially ones like this oven-baked salmon dish, garner high honors for a variety of reasons. Sheet pan recipes simply take one pan to prepare. It makes the cleanup is minimal. Also, as they cook, the tastes of each ingredient mix, making everything even more exquisite.

What’s required to make this sheet pan baked salmon with veggies?

• Asparagus: You may roast asparagus along with other root vegetables before roasting the salmon if you like. Asparagus redefines the appearance and wholesomeness of sheet pan-baked salmon, and it pairs well with salmon. It is quick and simple to prepare and tastes fantastic when seasoned the same way as salmon.
• Salmon: Wild salmon is usually superior to farmed salmon. It tastes better and is also better for the environment. In most cases, baking salmon takes roughly 15 minutes.
  Pro tip: When it flakes with a fork, it's cooked through.
  Make sure to preheat your oven so that the salmon bakes at the proper temperature.
• Salt and pepper: To taste.
• Baby potatoes: Baby potatoes are less in calories, and they maintain their shape while roasting.
• Olive oil: You can also use butter instead of olive oil. But for fitness freaks, olive oil is a perfect fit.

Ingredients to makes the sauce

• Melted butter: As mentioned earlier, you can use olive oil as an alternative to butter.
• Garlic: Add minced garlic cloves to add the joy of traditional taste.
• Salt and pepper: Sprinkle salt and pepper on the sauce and mix well.
• Honey: Honey is a nutritious ingredient. It lowers cholesterol and adds delight to the tasty salmon.
• Parsley: Add fresh parsley for garnishing and topping.

How to make sheet pan baked salmon with veggies?

Step by step instruction to bake salmon and potatoes

• Preheat the oven to 200 °C or 392 F.
• Pat the salmon dry using a paper kitchen towel, then put it in the middle of a baking tray.
• Cut the potatoes in halves, and then place them around the salmon.
• Sprinkle the salt and pepper on both the salmon and the potatoes and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes until the potatoes start to soften.

Step by step instructions to bake asparagus

• Add the asparagus to the tray and drizzle with some olive oil.
• Turn the oven heat to 220 °C or 428 F and bake for 10 minutes more.

Steps to make the garlic sauce

• In a small saucepan, melt the butter and honey.
• Pour the mixture into a small bowl, then add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix all the ingredients well.
• Take the tray out of the oven, drizzle with the garlic honey sauce and serve.

Top Tips

• Cut the baby potatoes into halves to maintain their tenderness.
• I recommend a fork test to check the baked salmon and other vegetables. If it does not flake, bake them for another 5 minutes.
• Grease the pan sheet before using it.
• Freeze the salmon in an airtight container to keep it fresh for 3-4 days.

Substitutions and Variations

We all love customized products but had you ever thought about cooking customized food?

Sheet pan baked salmon is a versatile dish that you can customize according to the availability of ingredients. You don’t like honey in your baked salmon? Add brown sugar instead. In case you don’t have access to fresh fillets, you can use frozen fillets.
But you will admit that honey or no honey, broccoli, or asparagus, this recipe is the healthiest and tasty seafood you will ever have!

Serving Suggestions

If you want to boost up your dish a little, put some steamed rice on the side. But these roasted salmon fillets and vegetables are amazing on their own.

Recipe FAQs

What is the proper temperature to bake sheet pan baked salmon?

The FDA advises baking fish at an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
I prefer 200° C or 392 F in the case of sheet pan baked salmon. It is an initial temperature. You can slow it down at 180 ° C after 10-15 minutes if you like.

What is the best way to store the salmon?

You should store salmon in closed and airtight containers. It avoids air contact and moisture.

Can I store cooked sheet pan baked salmon?

Yes, you can store it for 2-3 days. Make sure to store it in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.

Which type of salmon is best for sheet pan baked salmon with veggies?

I'd rather buy salmon fillets. You may buy them frozen. Sockeye salmon is one of the most typical varieties of salmon to buy. It has a deeper red hue and grills well. There are also king salmon, chinook, and coho. To be honest, when I encounter salmon, it states “Atlantic,” which indicates it was farm-raised. But fishing for salmon in the actual Atlantic is illegal since it's endangered. Buying wild-caught is better for health and environmental reasons. If you can find it and it fits your budget go for wild salmon.

Farmed-salmon procedures vary depending on the farm and its circumstances, among other factors. If you're unsure, ask your fishmonger where the fish comes from, check the label, or do some research to identify the perfect type for you.

What are the potential health benefits of sheet pan baked salmon with veggies?

Salmon is one of the most nutrient-rich meals you can consume, meaning that every bite contains nutrients. Salmon has nutrients that are beneficial to your heart and brain, as well as nutrients that help to prevent diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and malignancies.
DHA and EPA are high-quality polyunsaturated fats known as omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon. Salmon is also high in potassium, which has the capability to decrease blood pressure and the risk of strokes.

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