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Sheet Pan Salmon Meal With Baby Potatoes and Pesto Zucchini

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Sheet Pan Salmon Meal

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Try this irresistible sheet pan salmon recipe featuring baby potatoes and pesto zucchini. Perfectly cooked salmon fillets are accompanied by tender roasted baby potatoes and vibrant pesto-coated zucchini, creating a harmonious medley of flavors and textures.
This one-pan wonder not only simplifies meal prep but also delivers a wholesome and delicious meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a stress-free entertaining option, this sheet pan salmon dish is a crowd-pleaser.
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

Sheet Pan Salmon Ingredients
  • 4 Salmon Filets
  • 2 zucchinis halved
  • 1 lb. baby gold potatoes or fingerlings (453.6 g)
  • Dr. J’s all-purpose rub or your favorite
  • 1/3 C Dr. J’s pesto or your own favorite (80 mL)
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil plus a little extra for the salmon. (30 mL)
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper
Dr. J's AP Rub Ingredients
  • 2 T smoked paprika (30 mL)
  • 2 T Paprika (30 mL)
  • 3 T Ground black Pepper (45 mL)
  • 3 T Garlic Powder (45 mL)
  • 3 T onion Powder (45 mL)
  • 2 T dried oregano (30 mL)
  • 2 T dried Thyme (30 mL)
  • 1 T ground cumin (15 mL)
  • 1 T ground coriander (15 mL)
  • 2 T Kosher salt (30 mL)

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Method
 

Sheet Pan Salmon Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the potatoes and zucchini halves in the olive oil. Place the zucchini on one half of the baking sheet and the potatoes on the other. Leave the center for the salmon. Sprinkle the potatoes and zucchini with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Place in the oven on the center rack for 25 minutes. Take the baking sheet out of the oven.
  3. Brush the salmon with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle an even layer of my all-purpose rub on top of the salmon. Add the salmon to the center of the baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake another 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Enjoy
  4. Note: I prefer my fish cooked through but not dry. If you prefer more medium, check it at 12 minutes.
Dr. J's AP Rub Instructions
  1. Put all ingredients into a mason jar and shake. This rub is great on chicken and pork. This can be stored in your spice cabinet up to a year.
Link to Dr. J's Pesto Recipe: https://youtube.com/shorts/brjNMYHXij8

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    Why this sheet pan method works

    Roasting the baby potatoes and zucchini first gives the denser potatoes time to become tender while the salmon, which cooks much faster, is added later. That sequencing keeps everything on a single pan without overcooking the fish or leaving the potatoes underdone; leaving the center of the pan for the fillets also helps them cook without overcrowding.

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