Description
Experience a healthy, restaurant-quality meal prepared with minimal effort. This honey garlic salmon sheet pan dinner features tender, flaky salmon and vibrant roasted vegetables, all coated in a savory-sweet glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan dish ensures effortless cleanup while delivering a balanced, protein-packed dinner that both kids and adults will adore.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on)
2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 lb potatoes, washed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Oven & Pan
Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; this ensures that your honey garlic salmon sheet pan dinner doesn’t stick to the pan and makes cleanup a breeze.
Step 2: Prepare Veggies
Place your chopped broccoli, bell peppers, and cubed potatoes onto the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with avocado oil and season generously with sea salt and pepper. Toss well with your hands or tongs, then spread everything into an even layer.
Step 3: Prepare Salmon
Arrange your salmon fillets on the sheet pan among the vegetables. Make sure there is enough space between each fillet so the air can circulate properly, ensuring even cooking for your honey garlic salmon sheet pan dinner.
Step 4: Make Honey Garlic Glaze
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper. Brush half of this mixture over the salmon and the vegetables to infuse them with flavor during the initial roasting stage.
Step 5: Roast
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. You are looking for the salmon to be opaque and flake easily with a fork. If you like a little char on your veggies, pop the tray under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes at the very end.
Step 6: Garnish & Serve
Remove the pan from the oven and brush the remaining honey garlic glaze over the salmon. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and top with lemon slices before serving hot.
Pro Tips
- Pat your salmon dry with a paper towel before glazing; this helps the sauce cling to the fish rather than sliding off.
- Choose salmon fillets of similar thickness to ensure they reach doneness at the same time.
- Do not overcrowd your pan, as this can cause the vegetables to steam instead of roast, leading to a mushy texture.
- Internal temperature should reach 125-130 degrees Fahrenheit for the most tender, juicy results.
Notes
Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free. Feel free to swap the vegetables for seasonal favorites like asparagus, zucchini, or carrots. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg