We’ve been hooked on making sheet pan dinners (like this easy one with chicken and veggies) and have fallen in love with this sheet pan salmon recipe too! The trick is choosing foods to go on the pan that approximately all need about the same cooking time. This is why I chose the salmon with asparagus and small dice potatoes. I knew they would all cook for about 15-20 minutes in the oven. (Be sure to dice the potatoes small so they cook quickly!) This was so easy, tasty, healthy and took no time to clean up. (Ok, well maybe like 6 minutes). It’s an all around winning situation especially for those busy weeknights that fly by. If you’re a big fan of pesto (yummm! ?), make sure to check out my Avocado Pesto Pasta, Tortellini Skewers with Pesto, and Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken.
2 salmon fillets ~7 oz. each 1 bunch asparagus 1 1/2 lb. mini red potatoes: you can really use any potatoes you prefer, just be sure to dice them super small! Homemade Pesto(or store bought if you prefer): We loveeee the avocado pesto that I have written in the recipe below. It’s perfectly creamy and filled with bursts of summery flavors from the fresh basil and lemon. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: you can also use avocado oil if you prefer Garlic Powder Salt and pepper: kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper take this dish up a notch!
Tips for making the best sheet pan salmon
Place the salmon in the middle of the sheet pan! This is where they’ll absorb the most heat! Then scatter the vegetables on both sides of the salmon. Dice the veggies in similar sizes – and change the veggies up! Just be mindful of needing everything on the pan to cook at the same time so choose proteins and veggies that have similar cook times. Other vegetable ideas: Broccoli Sweet Potatoes (small dice) Zucchini Bell Peppers Brussels Sprouts
