This sheet pan salmon and veggies recipe is healthy and flavorful. If you are looking for an easy dinner, you are in the right place.
I love this recipe because it is Whole 30 friendly. It is a guilt-free dish and everyone will love it. Trust me, it will be a crowd pleaser.
I am a huge fan of sheet pan dinners because as a busy mama, this just makes dinner time on busy weeknights so much easier. I also like meals that the whole family can enjoy but that are also healthy. Another healthy recipe we love is our Whole 30 Butternut Squash Soup.
Sheet pan dinners are also a great option when you have no clue what to make for dinner. All you need to do is throw some salmon and butternut squash on a pan and call it good! The best part is that you don’t have to do a bunch of dishes, so it is perfect.
Another option we love when we do not know what we want for dinner is our Easy Frozen Potstickers in Air Fryer recipe. Air fryers are game changers for easy meals. And if you are looking for an easy side dish, check out our Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer recipe.
If thereโs an easy and delicious dinner to make while trying to eat healthy, itโs this one pan Whole30 butternut squash salmon. When I see easy, I mean really easy.
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What you need to make it
This sheet pan salmon recipe is such an easy recipe and it only has a few ingredients. It is a great source of protein and has a great flavor.
Butternut squash
When paired with the salmon, this rosemary butternut squash is the perfect side dish. I do highly recommend using fresh rosemary as it is so fragrant and flavorful. Just make sure to chop it up really small.
Using a seasoning blend is my favorite way to cook an easy sheet pan dinner. The spices blend together nicely, taking a healthy dinner to a healthy, mouthwatering dinner. Another recipe that has some great spices is our Gluten-Free Orange Chicken with Coconut Rice.
Salmon fillets
Cooking with salmon is a win-win because it is yummy and healthy. Salmon is actually great for artery function, it lowers high blood pressure, and helps prevent heart disease. What more can you ask for?
Another great salmon recipe is our sockeye salmon with honey & ginger recipe. It is another salmon sheet pan dinner and another one of our healthy recipes. I love how you can cook the entire meal on only one pan.
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees f
- On a baking sheet, toss the butternut squash in oil and spread out
- Sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper
- Bake at 400ยฐ for 25 to 30 minutes then remove from oven
- Place salmon fillets on the center of the pan and sprinkle each with salt and pepper to season
- Bake another 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through but not dry
Top tip: Squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top for extra flavor.
Baking salmon is a much healthier way to cook salmon. Frying salmon is a tasty option, but it adds more fat and calories to the fish. The cooking time is about the same though (if you are just cooking salmon, not the vegetables).
Butternut squash, of course, is great with salmon. There are plenty of other vegetables that are great too. Green beans, red bell peppers, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, broccoli florets, baby potatoes, and many other veggies are great with salmon. I also like to add lemon slices to the pan for that zesty flavor.
Place salmon and butternut squash into an airtight container after it has cooled. Keep them in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pre-cubed butternut squash
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or bacon grease
- 4-6ย salmonย fillets
- 1 to 2 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ยฐ
- On a baking sheet, toss the butternut squash in oil and spread out
- Sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper
- Bake at 400ยฐ for 25 to 30 minutes then remove from oven
- Placeย salmonย fillets on the sheet and sprinkle each with salt and pepper to season
- Bake another 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through but not dry
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Notes
How to store leftovers
Place salmon and butternut squash into an airtight container after it has cooled. Keep them in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.Nutrition
This post was originally posted on March 28, 2018. It has been updated with new information and tips on June 2, 2022.
*Photos and video by Amie Pendle
Cai says
This recipe saved me this week when I needed an easy dinner. Thank you!!