Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies Bowl (Printable Version)

Crispy roasted salmon with tender bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and cherry tomatoes on a single sheet pan for easy cleanup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, 5-6 ounces 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 1/2-inch rounds
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 small zucchini, sliced into 1/2-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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, toss onion, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
03 - Roast vegetables in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
04 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
05 - Remove sheet pan from oven. Move vegetables to create space and position salmon fillets among them.
06 - Return 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 chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum time to actually enjoy your meal.
  • The salmon stays moist while the vegetables get those crispy, caramelized edges that make you reach for seconds.
  • You can throw it together in fifteen minutes and still feel like you cooked something impressive.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free without tasting like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the salmon dry; wet fish releases steam instead of developing that beautiful golden exterior you're after.
  • The vegetables keep cooking even after you pull them from the oven, so remove the pan when the salmon is just barely flaking apart—it'll firm up as it rests.
03 -
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold salmon straight from the fridge; pull it out while your oven preheats.
  • If your pan feels crowded, use two smaller sheet pans instead of overcrowding one; air circulation creates that beautiful caramelization everyone loves.
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