Some nights you want a real dinner without a sink full of dishes. This one-pan dinner is made for those nights. One pan, a handful of simple ingredients, and a hearty meal that looks like you fussed.
If your evenings feel full, you're in good company. We've all stood in the kitchen at 5 p.m. wondering how to make something nourishing and easy. This recipe is our answer.
Why sheet pan salmon works on busy nights
Everything cooks together on one baking sheet. You season, slide it in the oven, and let the heat do the work. That leaves you free to put your feet up, call a friend, or just breathe for a few minutes.
The mix of sweet potato, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts gives you color, texture, and plenty of fiber. The salmon adds protein that keeps you satisfied well past dinner.
A cozy fall dinner that still feels light
November calls for roasted veggies and warm kitchens. Sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts are right at home this time of year, and the lemon at the end keeps this sheet pan salmon plate bright.
It's the kind of meal that fits a quiet Wednesday and holds up for guests, too.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 10 ozs salmon fillet
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the sweet potato with half of the oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Transfer the seasoned sweet potato to the baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes in the oven until it is partially cooked.
- Take out the baking sheet from the oven and add the asparagus and Brussels sprouts. Drizzle the remaining oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
- Season the salmon fillet all over with the paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the salmon on the same baking sheet with the vegetables. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is properly cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- To serve, divide the sheet pan salmon and vegetables evenly between plates. Drizzle lemon juice over the top for a refreshing twist and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Leftovers: Refrigerate leftover sheet pan salmon and veggies in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Serving size: One serving of sheet pan salmon is approximately two cups of vegetables and a salmon fillet.
- Additional toppings: Green onion and sesame seeds.
Nutrition at a glance
(per serving, serves 2)
- Calories: 402
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 37g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
- Trans fat: 0g
- Sodium: 196mg
- Polyunsaturated fat: 3g
- Vitamin A: 20331IU
- Monounsaturated fat: 7g
- Vitamin C: 51mg
- Carbs: 35g
- Calcium: 98mg
- Fiber: 8g
- Iron: 4mg
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Real food you'll want to make again
At Get Real Weight Loss, we believe real food, real movement, and real rest add up to progress you can live with. A plate like this sheet pan salmon doesn't ask you to count, restrict, or start over on Monday. It asks you to sit down, enjoy a warm dinner, and feel good about taking care of yourself.
Small, repeatable meals are how sustainable change happens, especially after 50. You deserve food that tastes good and supports the strong, vibrant life you're building.
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