Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies Bowl (Printable Version)

A vibrant one-pan meal with roasted salmon and seasonal vegetables, ready in 40 minutes for easy weeknight dinners.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (5–6 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 2 medium carrots, sliced into ½-inch rounds
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 small zucchini, sliced into ½-inch half-moons
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish and Serving

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, toss onion, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
03 - Roast vegetables in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
04 - Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
05 - Remove sheet pan from oven after 10 minutes. Move vegetables to create space and place salmon fillets among them.
06 - Return pan to oven and roast for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
07 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks together so the flavors mingle while you have actual free time.
  • You'll feel like you nailed healthy eating without any of the usual stress.
  • Cleanup is basically just tossing the parchment paper—life-changing, honestly.
02 -
  • Wet salmon steams instead of searing, so that drying step is the difference between restaurant-quality and disappointing.
  • Don't skip spreading vegetables in a single layer—crowded pans create steam, not caramelization, and that changes everything about the final dish.
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold salmon straight from the fridge, so pull it out 5 minutes before the vegetables go in the oven.
  • If you're serving a crowd, this doubles easily on two sheet pans, and people will think you're a hero for making something this good look this easy.
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