Description
Sheet Pan Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans is a quick, healthy, and wholesome one-pan meal that combines tender, omega-3 rich baked salmon with naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes and crisp-tender green beans. This easy recipe saves time, minimizes cleanup, and offers balanced nutrition perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you want a flavorful, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon & Vegetables
- 4 salmon fillets (fresh or thawed, skin on or off, about 6 oz each)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
Seasonings & Oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or thinly sliced, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Finishing Touches (Optional)
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, thyme), for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut into bite-sized cubes. Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse well. Pat the salmon fillets dry and set all ingredients aside.
- Toss the Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with half of the olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a rimmed baking sheet to start roasting first, since they take longer to cook.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes Partially: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes until they start to soften but are not fully cooked.
- Add Green Beans and Salmon: While sweet potatoes roast, toss green beans in the remaining olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Remove the pan from the oven, stir the sweet potatoes, add green beans to one side and place salmon fillets on the other. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bake Until Done: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and green beans are tender-crisp. Cooking time may vary with salmon thickness.
- Finish with Lemon and Herbs: Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over salmon and vegetables, and garnish with your choice of fresh herbs like dill or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes for even roasting.
- Let salmon rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for even cooking.
- Spread ingredients in a single layer on the pan to avoid overcrowding and ensure proper roasting.
- Baking salmon with skin on helps retain moisture and protect the flesh.
- Test salmon doneness by using a fork to check if it flakes easily but remains moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables (approximate)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg