Description
This easy Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Salmon with Veggies recipe combines tender, flaky salmon fillets with a flavorful honey garlic glaze and a medley of roasted vegetables. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a wholesome and delicious meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Honey Garlic Glaze
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures even cooking and helps develop a nice roasted color on both the salmon and vegetables.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking, maintaining the integrity and flavors of the salmon.
- Make Honey Garlic Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger (if using), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and glossy.
- Coat Salmon: Place salmon fillets on one side of the baking sheet. Brush half of the honey garlic glaze generously over the salmon, ensuring an even coating. Reserve the other half for later.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, zucchini half-moons, and halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper until vegetables are evenly coated.
- Arrange Vegetables: Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the opposite side of the baking sheet from the salmon. Avoid overcrowding to ensure they roast rather than steam.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender with slight caramelization.
- Glaze Finish: In the last 2-3 minutes of baking, brush the remaining honey garlic glaze over the salmon for added flavor and shine.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish the salmon with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving to add texture and freshness.
Notes
- This recipe offers flexibility with ginger and smoked paprika as optional ingredients depending on your taste preference.
- Using low sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the dish.
- Make sure to spread vegetables out in a single layer for proper roasting.
- Check salmon carefully near the end of cooking time to avoid overcooking and dryness.
- You can substitute vegetables based on seasonality or preference, such as asparagus or snap peas.
