Sheet Pan Salmon with Baby Potatoes, Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes

Sheet pan salmon brings a complete fish dinner onto one tray, with the vegetables timed so the potatoes roast first and the salmon stays tender rather than dry. Baby potatoes give substance, broccoli adds a lightly charred green bite, and cherry tomatoes soften into juicy pockets around the fish. Lemon, garlic and fresh dill keep the flavour bright and savoury, making the dish feel fresh without needing a separate sauce. It is especially useful for weeknights: minimal preparation, little washing up, and enough flexibility to swap in another quick-cooking green when needed.
Cuisine style American weeknight cooking
Flavor profile Light • Lemony • Herby • Savoury
Techniques Roasting • Sheet-pan cooking
Key equipment Oven • Baking tray
Cooking style Minimal cleanup • Meal prep friendly
Time commitment Under 1 hour

Why this recipe works

  • One-tray efficiency: The potatoes, vegetables and salmon cook on the same tray, keeping the method streamlined and the washing up low.
  • Bright finish: Lemon juice and zest cut through the richness of the salmon and olive oil, giving the traybake a clean, fresh balance.
  • Complete meal: Protein, potatoes and vegetables roast together, so the dish can be served straight from the tray without needing extra sides.

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Timing notes

  • Stagger the tray: Start the potatoes first, then add the vegetables and salmon later so each element finishes at the right point.
  • Best served hot: Serve as soon as the salmon is just opaque and flakes easily; it will continue to firm slightly from the tray’s residual heat.

Texture tips

  • Keep the salmon juicy: Remove the salmon as soon as it flakes easily rather than waiting for it to become fully firm throughout.
  • Avoid crowded potatoes: Keep the potatoes in a single layer so they roast at the edges instead of steaming.

Ingredient swaps

  • Change the herbs: Fresh parsley can replace dill for a cleaner, less aniseed-like finish.
  • Swap the greens: Asparagus works well in place of broccoli; add it with the tomatoes so it stays bright and tender.

Make-ahead tips

  • Prep ahead: Cut the potatoes and broccoli ahead of time and keep them chilled separately until ready to roast.
  • Reheat gently: Reheat leftovers on a baking tray at 180°C (355°F) until piping hot, or serve the flaked salmon cold over the vegetables.

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  1. Heat the oven to 220°C (430°F). Halve any larger potatoes so they are a similar size, then tip them onto a baking tray.
  2. Drizzle the potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season with half the salt and half the pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, until they are starting to turn golden at the edges.
  3. Meanwhile, cut the broccoli into bite-size florets and halve any larger cherry tomatoes. Finely grate the lemon zest, then cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice; finely chop the garlic and dill.
  4. In a mixing bowl, toss the broccoli and tomatoes with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, the remaining salt and pepper, the garlic, lemon zest and half the lemon juice. Add the vegetables to the tray and roast for 10 minutes.
  5. Nestle the salmon among the vegetables, then spoon a little of the garlicky oil from the tray over the fish. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until the salmon is just opaque and flakes easily, and the potatoes are tender.
  6. Scatter over the dill and drizzle with the remaining lemon juice to taste. Serve straight from the tray while everything is hot and glossy.

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Recipe notes

Tips

  • For even cooking, keep the potatoes in a single layer and cut any larger ones so they match the smaller potatoes.
  • If your salmon fillets are thick, give them an extra 2 to 3 minutes, and take them out as soon as they flake easily to keep them juicy.

Substitutions

  • Replace Fresh dill with Fresh parsley for a different herby finish.
  • Replace Broccoli with Asparagus for a quicker-cooking green; add it with the tomatoes so it stays bright.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 2 days
  • Cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container. Reheat on a baking tray at 180°C (355°F) for 8 to 12 minutes until piping hot, or flake the salmon and serve cold over the vegetables.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Total time: 45min (15min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: American
  • Allergens:
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