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Sheet Pan Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Sheet Pan Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
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Sheet Pan Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans is a wholesome, easy-to-make dinner combining tender, flaky salmon with naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes and crisp-tender green beans. This single-pan meal is quick to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you want a flavorful, healthy dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 skin-on, center-cut salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced fresh

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces for even roasting. Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse well. Toss both in olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to coat them evenly.
  2. Arrange on the sheet pan: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes first, since they take longer to cook. After 10 minutes, add the green beans to the pan, tossing them with a little olive oil if needed, and create space for the salmon fillets.
  3. Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Place the fillets skin-side down on the sheet pan alongside the vegetables.
  4. Bake to perfection: Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake everything together for an additional 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender with a slight caramelization.
  5. Finish with lemon: Once out of the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and vegetables for a bright, zesty finish. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature salmon: Letting the salmon sit out for 15 minutes before cooking helps it cook evenly.
  • Cut veggies uniformly: Similar-sized sweet potato cubes ensure they roast evenly with the salmon.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan: Give everything enough space to roast and crisp rather than steam.
  • Keep skin-on salmon: The skin protects the fish while cooking and crisps up deliciously.
  • Check for doneness early: Oven temperatures vary, so start checking salmon at 12 minutes for tender, flaky results.

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Keywords: sheet pan salmon, baked salmon, sweet potatoes, green beans, healthy dinner, one pan meal, easy dinner, weeknight recipe

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