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Family Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner

This easy sheet pan recipe delivers a complete family dinner featuring perfectly roasted salmon, tender fingerling potatoes, and crisp-tender broccoli. Everything cooks together on one pan, seasoned with smoked paprika and curry powder, making for a flavorful and convenient meal with minimal cleanup.
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Sheet Pan
  • 1 Roll Aluminum Foil
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 pound fingerling potatoes halved lengthwise
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups 1-inch broccoli florets
  • Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil.
  • Trim one end of the lemon, then cut 4 thin rounds; reserve the rest.
  • Put the potatoes on the prepared pan and toss them with the lemon rounds, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Turn the potatoes cut-side down and push them towards one end of the sheet pan so that they occupy only about half the pan. Roast for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the broccoli with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon paprika in a bowl. Rub the salmon lightly with the remaining tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the curry powder.
  • After the potatoes have cooked 10 minutes, spread the broccoli in a single layer on top of them. Put the salmon fillets on the other half of the pan. Return to the oven and roast until the broccoli is crisp-tender and the salmon is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze the juice from the reserved lemon over the salmon, broccoli and potatoes.

Notes

Ensure potatoes are cut uniformly and placed cut-side down for optimal browning and crispness. Do not overcrowd the sheet pan; if preparing for more than four servings, consider using two pans to allow for proper air circulation and even cooking, preventing steaming. Salmon cooks quickly, so watch it carefully – it's done when it flakes easily. The final squeeze of fresh lemon juice is crucial for brightness and balance. For an elevated touch, sprinkle fresh dill or chopped parsley over the finished dish.