Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner: Easy Recipe for Busy Nights!
A quick and easy sheet pan salmon dinner with roasted veggies and a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 1 bunch broccolini or tenderstem broccoli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup chicken or veggie broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard or chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread them on a lined sheet pan and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Add broccolini to the pan, drizzle with a bit more oil. Roast everything together for another 12–15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour to form a paste, then whisk in broth and cream. Simmer until thickened. Finish with lemon juice, salt, and optional Dijon.
- Plate the salmon with broccolini and crispy potatoes. Spoon the lemon sauce over the salmon.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped dill or parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
- This recipe serves 2, but can easily be doubled for more servings.
- Feel free to substitute the veggies based on your preference.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 38g