Another Day, Another Healthy Sheet Pan Dinner!
I bet you’ve made a few sheet pan dinners by now. They’re so easy, right?! I adore sheet pan dinners and this super simple sheet pan salmon dinner recipe is pure, quick and healthy weeknight magic. Whip up a super fast Asian-inspired sauce and drizzle it over salmon fillets, carrots and broccoli. Roast it all on one pan in a hot oven and in about 20 minutes, dinner is served! Serve steamed rice on the side, or serve these perfectly-roasted salmon filets and gingery veggies all on their own for a quick and simple supper.
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Key Ingredients For This Sheet Pan Salmon
Find the full ingredient list, plus exact measurements, in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Salmon: See below for more notes about the best salmon to buy. I am partial to Sockeye, but any salmon fillets that look really fresh will work well. Cut it into small fillets yourself, or (hot tip) ask the folks at the fish counter to do it for you! It’s a small ask, and they are usually happy to do it.
- Veggies: Carrots and broccoli are go-to veggies in our house, because the kids will usually eat them. If you have others you prefer, it’s fine to use them. Sweet potatoes and cauliflower would both work well. Just be sure to cut the veggies to an even size, so that everything on the sheet pan finishes cooking at the same time. That’s the key to sheet pan dinners!
- For the salmon sheet pan sauce: Brown sugar, sesame oil, tamari or soy sauce, ginger, garlic and cilantro.
How To Make This Healthy Sheet Pan Salmon, Step By Step
Grab your sheet pan and...basically nothing else! Dinner doesn’t get easier, or healthier, than this. Find the full, detailed recipe instructions at the bottom of this post.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together the sauce ingredients. You could do this a few hours ahead of time, or even the night before.
- Put everything on a baking sheet and coat it all with half of the ginger-and-garlic sauce.
- Roast at 400°F for about 12 - 15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through! Finish the salmon and veggies by drizzling them with the rest of that gorgeous sauce, and eat up!
- Serve as is, or over simple white rice, coconut rice, or even over noodles.
Is Salmon Good For You?
The question is not so much “is salmon healthy” but more like “HOW healthy is salmon?”. Salmon is very, very, very good for you. Nutrition guidelines suggest that you eat fish twice a week, and oily, fatty fish like salmon should be the star of at least one of those two fishy meals. Salmon isn’t just a great source of protein, although it is loaded with protein. This meaty pink fish is also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute to the health of your brain and heart. Salmon may play a role in protecting your body from some cancers, Alzheimer's, diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis. Plus, it tastes delicious! If you’re new to salmon, you may want to check out our salmon buying guide here. The TL;DR is that wild salmon is usually better than farmed. When in doubt, I consult the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch site for more tips about buying good salmon.
Tips for Cooking Salmon to Perfection
Salmon doesn’t take too long to cook. Watch the color change from vibrant red to pale pink, and it’s probably done. I often poke the fish to check for firmness, too. When in doubt, you can always check the salmon internal temp by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the filet. You’re looking for an internal temp of 145°F for salmon.
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