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Sheet Pan Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Sheet Pan Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
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This easy Sheet Pan Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans is a wholesome, flavorful, and colorful dinner that cooks everything on one pan for minimal prep and cleanup. With tender, juicy salmon, naturally sweet roasted potatoes, and crisp green beans, this healthy meal is perfect for busy weeknights and offers balanced nutrition with omega-3 rich salmon and fiber-packed vegetables.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 fresh skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for salmon)

Vegetables

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into evenly sized cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (for vegetables)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed

Finishing

  • 2 lemon wedges (for squeezing over cooked salmon and vegetables)

Instructions

  1. Prep the sweet potatoes: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into evenly sized cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread them evenly on a sheet pan and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes to begin cooking.
  2. Add the salmon and green beans: While the sweet potatoes roast, pat salmon fillets dry. Season them with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Trim and rinse green beans, toss lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper. After the initial 15 minutes, arrange the salmon fillets and green beans around the sweet potatoes on the same sheet pan.
  3. Roast everything together: Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and green beans are tender-crisp. Monitor to avoid overcooking or drying out the salmon.
  4. Finish with fresh lemon: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and vegetables. Let the dish rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Choose similar-sized sweet potato cubes for even cooking.
  • Pat salmon dry to help seasoning adhere and promote crispy skin.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; leave enough space for proper roasting.
  • Use parchment paper or foil on the sheet pan for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust green bean roasting time according to desired tenderness.

Nutrition

Keywords: sheet pan salmon, baked salmon, sweet potatoes, green beans, easy dinner, healthy meal, one pan recipe, gluten free

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