Easy Garlic Parmesan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring salmon with a garlic parmesan crust, roasted baby potatoes, and green beans. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup and big flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27-30 minutes
- Total Time: 37-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170g) each
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 8 ounces green beans, trimmed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on one side of the sheet pan. Roast for about 15 minutes to start softening them.
- While potatoes start roasting, combine melted butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and chopped fresh herbs (if using) in a small bowl. Stir well to make a spreadable paste.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season lightly with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, toss green beans with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- After the potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, carefully push them to one side. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the cleared space and arrange green beans on the other side.
- Generously spoon and spread the garlic Parmesan mixture over the top of each salmon fillet, pressing lightly so it sticks.
- Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for another 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the green beans are tender-crisp. The Parmesan topping should be golden and slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the salmon and veggies. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before applying the Parmesan crust to ensure it sticks and crisps well. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. If Parmesan browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil. Potatoes can be given a 5-minute head start or sliced thinner if not tender enough. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil and use dairy-free Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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