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salmon, potatoes, and asparagus on a sheet pan with a fork, a spatula, and lemon wedges
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5 from 2 votes

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

It doesn’t get much easier or more delicious than sheet pan salmon and veggies. Roasted salmon with asparagus and crispy potatoes works equally well for a weeknight or a dinner party. It's an easy and delicious meal with beautiful presentation and simple cleanup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Fish + Shellfish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sheet pan salmon and veggies
Calories: 417kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (907 grams) Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or herb salt divided
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • 2 pounds (907 grams) wild salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon see note 1 below
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
  • 1 pound (454 grams) pencil-thin asparagus
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F with one rack in the upper third and one rack in the lower third. Line two rimmed half-sheet pans (18-inch x 13-inch) with parchment.
  • Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch by ½-inch, but don't stress. One one of the prepared sheet pans, toss with one tablespoon of the olive oil, ½ teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper.
  • On the other sheet pan, toss the asparagus with one tablespoon of the olive oil, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper. Arrange in a single layer.
  • Place the potatoes on the lower oven rack and roast for 30 minutes or until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I don't bother to toss them during cooking, which results in the undersides being nicely browned. You can toss them halfway through if you like.
  • Place the asparagus on the top rack and roast until tender and browned in spots, about 15 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer asparagus to a plate.
  • Arrange salmon on the now-empty baking sheet. Rub with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped herbs. If using woody herbs like rosemary and thyme, sprinkle them all on now. If using tender herbs like tarragon and dill, you can sprinkle half now and half after roasting. Roast for about 10 minutes, until salmon is just cooked through.
  • Serve with additional chopped herbs if you like and lemon wedges.

Notes

  1. Depending on the season, you can easily vary your choice of fresh herbs. In the winter I like to use rosemary and thyme, and as it gets warmer I lean toward tarragon and dill. Woody winter herbs want to be cooked, and tender spring herbs can be cooked or sprinkled on after cooking (I tend to do half and half).
  2. If asparagus are out of season, you can easily swap in green beans or broccolini with no further changes to the recipe.
  3. Since it's relatively quick and hands-off to make, I don't go out of my way to make this recipe in advance. That said, leftovers are fabulous and can be reheated as-is or remixed into salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and more. They'll keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 609mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g