Name: Easy Healthy Salmon Dinner Recipe (Oven Baked)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 Skin-on boneless salmon filets; 300 grams baby potatoes, cubed (6 baby potatoes); 250 grams bell peppers, cubed (2 cups); 250 grams eggplant, medium size, cubed; 3 shallots, halved; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tsps seafood seasoning; 2 tsps Italian herb seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt and cracked black pepper; 1 juice of 1 whole lemon + slices for serving; 2 tsps toasted sesame seeds; chopped fresh parsley; lemon slices

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This healthy salmon recipe is oven-baked, packed with vegetables and loads of flavor all in one sheet pan! No need to flip the salmon, simply season, add a touch of lemon herb dressing and bake, that easy! The lemon, herb & olive oil dressing will make you fall in love and you just might be adding it to all your fish, chicken and vegetable dishes too!

Looking for air fryer salmon? Take a look my air fryer salmon recipe.

Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

The best part is that this recipe is very easy and the ingredients are simple and fuss-free! Get the salmon thawed if frozen, prepare your vegetables while it thaws.

Baby potatoes are cubed to make them cook quicker, no pre-boiling necessary and if I am making vegetables the bell peppers are always included, because we love them!

Baked Salmon Recipe - Skin side down when oven baking and there's no need to flip the salmon fillets when using this oven method. Unlike my pan seared salmon where we flip and baste. In this recipe, we leave the salmon to bake splendidly!

I had some toasted sesame seeds which I added to the dressing and a sprinkle for garnish which is completely optional. It gives the salmon a great nutty texture.

I have tried to pack this post with salmon questions that you may want to know, but do take a look at my Pan Seared Salmon for more salmon Q & A's. Below is the list of what you can find in my pan seared salmon recipe.

How to tell if salmon is fresh and what to look when buying fresh salmon
Where to buy salmon
How to pan sear salmon
Searing
Basting
Flipping
Salmon skin?
How long to cook salmon in the pan

Healthy Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe

What to expect in this recipe:

5 Types of Salmon
How To Remember The 5 Types of Salmon
Benefits of Salmon
Oven Temperature For Baking Salmon
How to Tell Salmon is Cooked
How To Bake Salmon
Ingredients
Directions
Tips For Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe
Storing and Reheating Salmon

5 Types of Salmon And How To Remember Them

There are five types of salmon that I've noted below but according to the USGS there are 7 species of Pacific Salmon. Also, while reading this article, it states that wild salmon is of the Pacific and there are five types, see below. Pacific Salmon: King, Sockeye, Silver, Pink, and Chum.

Different Types of Salmon

King Salmon: Known for its rich, high-fat content and large size, Chinook salmon is considered a premium variety.Atlantic Salmon: This is one of the most well-known and widely consumed types of salmon. It is native to the Atlantic Ocean and is often farm-raised.
Sockeye (Red) Salmon: Recognized for its deep red flesh and robust flavor, sockeye salmon is often wild-caught.
Coho (Silver) Salmon: Coho salmon has a milder flavor and lighter color compared to other species.
Pink (Humpy) Salmon: Typically the smallest and most abundant, pink salmon has a lighter flavor and lower fat content.
Chum Salmon: Known for its pale color and firm texture, chum salmon is often used for smoking or canning

How To Remember Salmon Types

Chum is your thumb,
Sockeye is your index finger,
King is your middle finger,
Silver is your ring finger, and
Pink is your pinkie.

Referenced: on this blog.

Health Benefits of Salmon

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

High in B Vitamins and particularly high in selenium which is an important nutrient for thyroid hormone metabolism and bone health.

One of the best sources of protein and B Vitamins and quiet high in potassium.

Reduces inflammation in the body, brain health and so much more.

The above information can be referenced on the healthline.com website.

Oven Temperature For Baking Salmon

Bake the salmon on 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C for 12 to 15 minutes depending on the thickness.

How To Tell If Salmon Is Cooked

Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature and the best way is to insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the salmon. It should read around 135 degrees F / 57 to 58 degrees C. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

How To Bake Salmon

On a sheet pan in the oven. You can use parchement paper for easy clean up but personally I prefer oven baking, skin side down, directly onto the pan to ensure a crispy skin. Simply season with salt and pepper and seafood seasoning or oregano.

Once the vegetables are all rinsed and chopped, add them to a bowl, season, add extra virgin olive oil and bake. The time will vary but more or less it will be a total of 30 to 35 minutes. After the first 15 minutes, remove the salmon and transfer onto a plate and put the veggies back in the oven to continue roating for the remaining 20 minutes or but which the potatoes will be fork tender. That's all there is to it!

Tip! Remember to use baby potatoes for quick cooking and cut them in half or quarters to match the size of the other veggies. Not critical but it helps!

Ingredients

This is a great recipe for an easy dinner with the best flavor, find the ingredient list below.

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Skin-on boneless salmon filets
Olive oil - For neutral oils, you can use avocado oil, sunflower oil and grapeseed oil, these are all heart-healthy oils for sauteing.
Baby potatoes
Bell peppers
Eggplant (Melanzane)
Seasoning - salt and cracked black pepper
Italian seasoning
Lemon slices
Toasted sesame seeds
Fresh chopped herbs, parsley and rosemary

Lemon dressing with sesame seeds in the image below!

Step by Step Directions

Before you start, make sure that the salmon fillets are at room temperature. Please find the full recipe card below.

Step 1

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 200 C degrees / 400 F degrees and place the rack closer to the bottom of the oven.

Step 2

Dry the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry, don't add seasoning now and place them on a plate or tray and set them aside in the fridge, without any wrapping or packaging. They will dry better.

Step 3

Prep the vegetables: On a baking sheet, add the chopped vegetables, eggplants, bell peppers, shallots and potatoes.

Step 4

Dressing/Sauce: Mix the dressing ingredients together in a jar and pour part of the dressing over the vegetables. Mix, using a spoon making sure all the vegetables are well coated.

Step 5

Add the salmon: Move the vegetables to the side, making space in the center of the baking sheet and place the salmon fillets skin-side down between the veggies. Pour the remaining sauce over the salmon fillets and sprinkle a little salt and pepper over them.

Step 6

Bake: Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven, and transfer the salmon fillets on a plate, (cover loosley) set aside. Return the vegetables to the oven and bake another 20 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Step 7

Serve & Garnish: Serve with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Salmon Serving Suggestions

A few favorite ways to enjoy salmon servings is with fresh lemon slices, the remaining buttery lemon garlic sauce and a fresh herb to garnish. Add a side vegetable like green beans, mixed roasted vegetables or delicious carrots. Rice and salmon is how we eat it often it. Here are a few more ideas on what to serve salmon with.

Storing

If you are storing cooked leftover salmon, store it in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Salmon should be eaten fresh for many reasons so if you are storing it, eat it as soon as you can.

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Easy Healthy Salmon Dinner Recipe (Oven Baked)