This is seriously the best damn salmon out there! Cooked to perfection, this über-healthy salmon sheet pan has changed the way that I will cook salmon from now on. And it is ready in under 40 minutes, including prep time!
Unconventional cooking…
The rule of thumb when cooking salmon is to cook it “low and slow” so that you don’t toughen the meat by coiling the proteins (the white stuff that emerges from cooked salmon), as I have written about in my Tomato Confit Salmon. If you read that post, you may recall that I suggested to cook salmon in the oven at a temperature of between 250-275 F° until the internal temperature of the fish reaches between 120-125 F°. That gives you a buttery fish every time. Well, THIS recipe, from an episode of Cook’s Country, calls for you to start the oven at 500 F°, cook the potatoes and broccoli on the sheet pan for about 20 minutes, remove the broccoli, lower the oven temp to 250 F°, and throw the salmon on the sheet pan with the potatoes for another 9 minutes. Voila. Moist, slightly crispy on the top, with the most supple bite. Incredible.
Super fast and easy family meal…
The cooking time is about a total of 30 minutes and the prep simply entails cutting up your potatoes in quarters and cutting the broccoli into florets. Everything just gets some salt & pepper and oil. It could not be any easier for a weeknight meal for a busy family. My kids absolutely go crazy for this meal- my son actually ate an extra piece AND took some from my husband’s plate!
Health benefits and more…
Salmon is a great source of protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Broccoli is considered a superfood and filled with vitamins and folate. Roasting the broccoli like this helps to retain its healthy benefits and gives you a deliciously crispy floret. The flavor is intensified, as well. Additionally, these potatoes are a healthy and satisfying way to get your carbs. This is a deliciously easy way to eat healthy as a family.
Making this Whole30 compliant…
I am starting the Whole30 January reset in a few days so I have to make sure to serve this meal with a plated fat. There are so many ways you can go with this but I suggest either a romesco sauce (roasted red sweet pepper based sauce), a ginger sauce, or tomato confit. I also love dijon with salmon so perhaps a compliant dijon sauce. Whatever you choose, you cannot go wrong with this delicious meal.
I know you will love this quick and easy salmon dish as much as my family and I do!
Pre-heat oven to 500 F° and place oven rack on lowest level. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Take salmon out of refrigerator to bring it closer to room temperature. Set aside for now. Toss potatoes to coat in oil (I use a gallon size ziplock bag). Place potatoes and one half of sheet pan. Toss broccoli florets to coat in oil (using the same ziplock bag). Place broccoli florets on other half of sheet pan. Generously season the broccoli and potatoes with salt and pepper. Place sheet pan in oven and cook for 11 minutes. Turn sheet pan and cook an additional 11 minutes. Be sure not to burn broccoli-they should be a nice medium golden brown. While the broccoli and potatoes cook, pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Take the sheet pan from oven and remove the broccoli. Set aside in a bowl and cover slightly, as to not trap steam. Turn the oven down to 250 F°. Place the salmon on the half of the pan previously occupied by the broccoli. Return the sheet pan to the oven. Cook for additional 9-11 minutes (mine was finished at 9 minutes) or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 125 F°. Remove from oven and serve immediately. If you are looking to make this Whole30 compliant, you will need to add a plated fat. Personally, I keep it pretty small since the salmon is a fatty fish. To make this a paleo version, omit the potatoes and sub in your favorite roasted veggie.Salmon, Broccoli, and Potato Sheet Pan
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