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Easy Crispy Lemon Herb Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy salmon with lemon and fresh herbs, roasted alongside tender baby potatoes, green beans, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: sprinkle of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes and trimmed green beans with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange them evenly on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  3. Roast the vegetables for 10 minutes to give the potatoes a head start.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  5. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and nestle the salmon fillets skin-side down between the vegetables.
  7. Drizzle the lemon herb mixture evenly over the salmon and veggies.
  8. Add cherry tomatoes around the pan.
  9. Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the skin is crisp.
  10. Check for doneness: salmon should reach an internal temperature of 125-130°F (52-54°C).
  11. Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Dry the salmon fillets thoroughly before roasting to ensure crispy skin. Use high heat (425°F) to crisp the skin and caramelize the veggies. Do not flip the salmon; roast skin-side down. If potatoes need more time, remove salmon early and roast veggies longer covered loosely with foil. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days and reheat best in the oven to preserve crispness.

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