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Lemon Garlic Salmon with Roasted Potatoes
Lemon-dill salmon, crisp-edged potatoes, and green beans on one sheet pan. Start the potatoes first so everything finishes together.
From Oren Keithley · Personal training & nutrition support · Overland Park, KS
Hands-on prep
15 min
Cooking
35 min
Makes
2 servings
Let’s make it.
Ingredients
The sheet pan
- 12 ounces baby potatoes, cut into even 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and dried
- 2 salmon fillets, about 5–6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Lemon-garlic finish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Method
- 1
Heat the oven and start the potatoes
Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and half the pepper. Spread cut-side down on a large rimmed sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the topping
Mix 2 teaspoons olive oil with the lemon juice, zest, garlic, and dill. Pat the salmon dry and season with a small amount of the remaining salt and pepper.
- 3
Add the beans and salmon
Toss the green beans with the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and the rest of the salt and pepper. Carefully turn the potatoes, move them to one side, and add the beans and salmon without overcrowding the pan. Spoon the lemon-garlic mixture over the salmon.
- 4
Finish roasting
Roast for approximately 12–15 minutes more. Check the thickest part of the salmon with a food thermometer: it should reach 145°F (63°C). The potatoes should be tender and the beans cooked to your liking. Thicker salmon may need longer; remove any finished components first.
- 5
Serve
Divide the salmon, potatoes, and beans between two plates. Spoon any cooked pan juices over the salmon and serve with lemon wedges.
Make it work in your kitchen
- Use a large sheet pan so the vegetables roast rather than pile up and steam. Use a second pan if needed.
- Keep potato pieces small and even; large pieces may still be firm when the salmon is done.
- If your salmon fillets have different thicknesses, check each separately and remove the thinner one when ready.
- For a different flavor, replace the dill with parsley and add a light dusting of smoked paprika to the potatoes.
Times are approximate; equipment, ingredient temperature, and portion size affect cooking. For chicken and fish, use a food thermometer. See safe cooking temperatures and safe preparation and storage guidance.
Food + your training week
A meal is one part of the routine.
A useful dinner can be simple: a protein food, potatoes, and vegetables you enjoy. This is one example of connecting an ordinary meal to a consistent training routine. You can adjust the portions and meal timing rather than treating the recipe as a fixed nutrition prescription.
Oren Keithley is a personal trainer based in Overland Park, Kansas. Get help building strength and consistent habits through in-person, live virtual, or online training. Every training option includes self-paced workout and nutrition plans, OK Fit tracking, and check-ins and messaging.