Description
Indulge in a delightful and nutritious meal with this Sheet Pan Baked Salmon with Lemon Sauce. This vibrant dish features tender salmon fillets roasted alongside colorful vegetables, all drizzled with a zesty lemon sauce that brings everything together. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also easy to clean up, as it all cooks on one baking sheet. With the bright flavors of fresh lemon juice and honey complementing the savory taste of the salmon, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy a satisfying dinner that’s both wholesome and appealing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large zucchini
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced zucchini, chopped red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil and seasonings; toss well.
- Spread the vegetable mixture on one side of the baking sheet.
- Place seasoned salmon fillets on the other side, drizzling them with remaining olive oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, zest, and honey; pour half over the salmon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is opaque and veggies are tender.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over everything before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg