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Easy Crispy Lemon Herb Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and foolproof sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin salmon with a bright lemon herb marinade, roasted alongside tender vegetables for a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or dill or basil)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold recommended)
  • 1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan (about 12×17 inches) with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
  3. Toss baby potatoes, asparagus, and red bell pepper with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on one side of the lined sheet pan.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush or spoon the lemon herb marinade over each fillet, coating lightly on both sides.
  5. Place salmon skin-side down on the other side of the sheet pan, leaving space between fillets.
  6. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily, and vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  7. Optional: For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let salmon rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon skin dry before marinating for crispier skin. If potatoes take longer to cook, parboil for 5 minutes before roasting. Avoid crowding the pan to prevent steaming and ensure crispiness. Broil at the end for extra crisp skin but watch carefully to avoid burning. Leftovers keep well for 2 days and reheat best in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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