Description
Sheet pan salmon broccoli meal is a one-pan dish featuring tender salmon fillets and roasted broccoli, seasoned with garlic, herbs, and lemon. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or healthy homemade dinners. Easily made gluten-free or vegan.
Ingredients
For the Broccoli:
– 1 lb broccoli florets
– 2 tsp olive oil
– 1 tbsp minced garlic
– 1 tsp thyme
– 1 tsp oregano
– ⅛ tsp salt
– ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
For the Salmon:
– 1.5 lbs skin-on salmon fillet
– 1 tsp olive oil
– ⅛ tsp salt
– ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
– 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
For Garnish (optional):
– ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (use dairy-free feta for vegan option)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 10×15-inch baking pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange broccoli florets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with minced garlic, thyme, oregano, and ⅛ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the broccoli in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. Top the salmon with lemon slices.
- Place the salmon on the pan alongside the partially roasted broccoli. Return the pan to the oven and roast for 12–15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the dish before serving, if desired.
Notes
– Avoid overcrowding the pan: Spread the broccoli and salmon evenly to ensure proper roasting and caramelization.
– Pat the salmon dry: This promotes browning and prevents steaming.
– Gluten-free option: The recipe is naturally gluten-free; verify seasonings and garnishes are certified gluten-free if needed.
– Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze cooked salmon and broccoli separately; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
– Customizations: Swap salmon with chicken breast, shrimp, or tofu. Add cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4 servings per recipe)
- Calories: ~300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg (varies with added seasonings, use low-sodium options to reduce)
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg