Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies Bowl (Printable Version)

Crispy roasted salmon fillets paired with colorful seasonal vegetables, all cooked together on one pan for a simple, nutritious dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (5-6 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 2 medium carrots, sliced into ½-inch rounds
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 small zucchini, sliced into ½-inch half-moons
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish and Serving

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine red onion wedges, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Spread mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
03 - Place sheet pan in preheated oven and roast vegetables for 10 minutes.
04 - While vegetables roast, pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
05 - Remove sheet pan from oven after 10 minutes. Move roasted vegetables aside and arrange seasoned salmon fillets among them.
06 - Return sheet pan to oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
07 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time with people you actually want to be around.
  • The salmon stays moist and flaky while the vegetables caramelize at the edges, giving you that restaurant-quality texture without any fuss.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so you're not sacrificing flavor or nutrition for dietary preferences.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 10-minute head start for the vegetables—root vegetables like carrots need that time to soften, otherwise they'll still be crunchy when the salmon is perfectly cooked.
  • Pat your salmon completely dry before seasoning, or moisture will trap heat and steam the fish instead of letting it cook gently in the oven's dry heat.
03 -
  • Line your pan with parchment paper instead of foil—it browns more evenly and nothing sticks, plus cleanup is genuinely effortless.
  • If your salmon fillets are thicker than an inch, add 2–3 minutes to the cooking time and test with a fork—a little overcooking is better than undercooking fish in front of guests.
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