Pin it This vibrant dish features tender salmon fillets roasted with crisp-tender green beans on a single sheet pan. Seasoned with zesty lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, it delivers a harmonious blend of bright and savory flavors. The method is straightforward: marinate, arrange, and roast at a high temperature to lock in juices and maintain the green beans’ crunch. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges to enhance freshness. A quick, wholesome option combining protein and vegetables in a single pan.
The smell of lemon and garlic roasting together still takes me back to that tiny apartment kitchen where I first discovered sheet pan salmon. My oven was ancient and the temperature was never quite right, but somehow this meal always came out perfectly.
I made this for my sister last week when she was exhausted from work. She took one bite of that tender salmon with the roasted green beans and immediately asked for the recipe to make for her family.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: Skin on gives you those crispy edges everyone fights over
- Fresh green beans: They get perfectly tender crisp in the oven while the salmon cooks
- Olive oil: This carries all the lemon garlic flavor into every bite
- Lemon: Both zest and juice create that bright fresh taste that cuts through the rich salmon
- Garlic cloves: Minced fresh garlic roasts into something almost sweet and mellow
- Sea salt and black pepper: Simple seasonings that let the fish shine
- Dried oregano or thyme: Either herb brings that earthy Mediterranean note
- Smoked paprika: Just a teaspoon adds incredible depth and a gorgeous color
Instructions
- Get your oven ready:
- Preheat to 220°C (425°F) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup ever
- Make the magic marinade:
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano or thyme, and smoked paprika until fragrant
- Prep the green beans:
- Spread trimmed green beans on one side of the baking sheet and toss with half the marinade until evenly coated
- Arrange the salmon:
- Place salmon fillets skin side down on the other side and brush generously with remaining marinade
- Roast it all together:
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and green beans are tender crisp
- Finish with fresh touches:
- Sprinkle everything with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing
Pin it This recipe became my go to for dinner parties because it looks impressive but takes almost no active cooking time. Everyone always asks how I made the salmon so perfectly moist.
Make It Your Own
I have discovered that adding cherry tomatoes or red onions to the pan creates this incredible roasted vegetable medley. The tomatoes burst and release juices that mingle with the salmon marinade.
Perfect Pairings
While this is satisfying on its own I sometimes serve it with quinoa or roasted potatoes when I want something more filling. The lemon flavors pair beautifully with the nuttiness of quinoa.
Storage and Prep
You can whisk the marinade up to three days ahead and keep it in the refrigerator. Leftovers actually reheat surprisingly well the next day for lunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days
- Reheat gently in the oven at 180°C (350°F) until just warm
- The salmon texture holds up better than you might expect
Pin it There is something so satisfying about a complete healthy meal that comes together with such minimal effort. This is the kind of recipe that makes weeknight cooking feel like a joy instead of a chore.
