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Easy Lemon Herb Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring wild-caught salmon, baby potatoes, fresh lemon, and herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
  • 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 large fresh lemon, zested and juiced
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme
  • A few sprigs fresh parsley
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Halve the baby potatoes and toss them in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and half the lemon zest. Spread evenly on a rimmed 9×13-inch sheet pan.
  3. Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes to give them a head start.
  4. While the potatoes roast, pat dry the salmon fillets. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and season with salt, pepper, thyme leaves, and the rest of the lemon zest.
  5. After 15 minutes, nestle the salmon fillets skin-side down between the potatoes on the sheet pan. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and potatoes are tender.
  7. Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish, and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning to promote crisp skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting. Let the dish rest a few minutes after cooking to keep salmon juicy. For a low-carb option, substitute potatoes with asparagus, green beans, or cauliflower florets. Broiling salmon for the last 2 minutes can add extra crispness but watch carefully to avoid burning. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a low oven to preserve moisture.

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