Quick tender baked salmon with potatoes, vegetables and a delicious garlic butter lemon sauce! All baked in one pan for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner! Ready in 25-30 minutes.

This salmon recipe is very easy and requires minimal ingredients you most likely have in your kitchen. The clean- up will be a breeze because everything is baked in one pan.

Baked Salmon

One sheet baked salmon recipes are hands-down the easiest recipes and very popular among our readers. They are complete meals because your side dishes cook alongside your main dish. Plus, pan sheet dinners are incredibly flavourful as all the flavours melt together making everything even more delicious. And clean-up is quick, you can line a baking sheet or dish with parchment paper or foil if don’t want to wash it at all.

This baked salmon recipe delivers flaky and tender salmon with charred edges. You won’t miss pan seared salmon!

You can switch up the side dishes and use mushrooms or asparagus instead of broccoli or potatoes.

What You’ll Need For The Best Baked Salmon with Vegetables

When it comes to salmon, you don’t need fancy ingredients. Let’s chat about it!

Salmon: You can make it with salmon steaks or fillets or even a side of salmon. Trout will work as well!

Potatoes: It usually takes about 35-40 minutes to roast potatoes until tender. We recommend to pre-cook potatoes and broccoli. Simply boil in a large pot of salted water until tender for 7-8 minutes and you are good to go!

Broccoli: If you don’t like broccoli, use asparagus, cauliflower or mushroom.

Butter: We like to use butter for a buttery taste, but vegetable oil (like Canola) is a great alternative.

Salt and pepper: Adjust the amount to your taste.

Garlic: I am using 2 tablespoons of minced/chopped garlic. Feel free to use less or more!

Lemon juice: Any fish is better with lemon juice, it adds that bright zesty touch.

how to make garlic butter baked salmon with vegetables

Pre-cook veggies. Cook the quartered potatoes in a pan of salted boiling water for 5 minutes, then add broccoli florets and cook further for 2 minutes or until almost tender. Drain.

Combine oil/ butter, lemon juice and black pepper in a small bowl. Keep aside.

Place the salmon steaks on a baking sheet / dish. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
Arrange potatoes and broccoli florets around the steaks.
Pour the lemon butter mixture over the salmon steaks, potatoes and broccoli. Top the steaks with 3-4 lemon slices.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque throughout and potatoes are fork-tender. For charred edges, broil in the last 2 minutes.

What is The Best Temperature For Baking Salmon

Always bring salmon to room temperature before baking. This helps with even cooking.

We find that baking salmon at 400° F|200°C keeps the salmon moist and prevents overcooking.

Cook normal size steaks/fillets for 13-14 minutes.
Larger pieces need 13-15 minutes.
Cook a whole side of salmon for 15-16 minutes.

Pro tip: Salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork. Alternatively, you can use an instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature should be 140°F (60°C).

How to Store and Reheat The Leftover Salmon

You can store the leftover salmon and vegetables in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Alternatively, freeze it for 3-4 months.

If you prefer to freeze it, make sure it is cool. Line a container with parchment paper to prevent salmon from sticking to it. Reheat LOW and SLOW in microwave or oven for the best results.

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