Roasted Salmon & Potatoes Tray Bake Recipe
A simple and flavorful tray bake recipe featuring tender roasted salmon fillets paired with crispy baby potatoes and fresh green beans, all infused with garlic, thyme, and lemon. Perfect for a healthy, hassle-free dinner prepared in one pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon & Vegetables
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Roast Potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, then place in the oven and roast for about 15 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Season Salmon: While the potatoes roast, season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Salmon and Vegetables: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, push the partially cooked potatoes to one side, and arrange the salmon fillets on the other side. Scatter the trimmed green beans around the salmon and potatoes and place lemon slices on top of the salmon fillets.
- Finish Roasting: Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast everything together for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, the potatoes are golden and crispy, and the green beans are tender.
- Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, garnish the salmon and vegetables with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh thyme for dried thyme for a more vibrant herb flavor.
- If baby potatoes are unavailable, small red or fingerling potatoes work well as substitutes.
- To ensure even cooking, try to cut potatoes into similar sizes.
- Use lemon slices on top of salmon to add aromatic citrus flavor and keep the fish moist.
- Fresh parsley garnish is optional but adds a nice color contrast and freshness.
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