Sheet Pan Salmon Green Beans (Printer-friendly)

Tender salmon and crisp green beans roasted together with lemon garlic herbs for an effortless healthy dinner.

# What you'll need:

→ Fish & Vegetables

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
02 - 14 oz fresh green beans, trimmed

→ Marinade & Seasonings

03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tsp sea salt
07 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ Garnish

10 - Lemon wedges
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano (or thyme), and smoked paprika if using.
03 - Place green beans on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with half the marinade and toss to coat. Spread them out in an even layer.
04 - Arrange the salmon fillets on the other side of the sheet, skin-side down if applicable. Brush the tops with the remaining marinade.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the green beans are tender yet crisp.
06 - Remove from oven. Garnish salmon and green beans with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cleanup is so minimal you might forget you used the oven at all
  • Everything cooks at the same speed so nothing ever overcooks while you are busy seasoning something else
  • The marinade works double duty flavoring both fish and vegetables
02 -
  • Letting the salmon sit at room temperature for ten minutes before cooking helps it cook evenly instead of having a dry, overcooked exterior while the center is still raw
  • The green beans take up less space than you think, so do not crowd them or they will steam instead of roast
  • If your salmon fillets vary wildly in thickness, tuck the thin ends under themselves so everything finishes cooking at the same time
03 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry with paper towels before applying the marinade, otherwise the oil just slides right off
  • Position your baking sheet on the upper third of the oven rather than the center for better caramelization

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