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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe with Roasted Vegetables for Perfect Dinner

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This recipe delivers perfectly crispy salmon skin alongside caramelized roasted vegetables, all cooked together on one sheet pan for an effortless, flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced into wedges
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for a subtle kick

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss halved baby potatoes, asparagus spears, cherry tomatoes, and red onion wedges with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs.
  3. Spread the vegetables evenly on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Roast the vegetables in the oven for 10 minutes to give potatoes and onions a head start.
  5. While vegetables roast, pat dry the salmon fillets thoroughly with paper towels.
  6. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over each salmon fillet, then season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
  7. After 10 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the empty side of the baking sheet.
  8. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon.
  9. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 12 to 15 minutes, until salmon skin is crisp and flesh flakes easily but remains moist.
  10. Check doneness with a thermometer: 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare or 140°F (60°C) for well done.
  11. Remove from oven and let salmon rest on the pan for 3 to 5 minutes.
  12. Finish with a final squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle fresh herbs if desired before serving.

Notes

Dry the salmon skin thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow air circulation. Preheat oven to a high temperature (425°F) for best results. Rest salmon after roasting to keep it moist. Parboiling potatoes for 5 minutes can reduce cooking time. Leftovers reheat best in the oven to maintain crisp skin.

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