How to Make the Perfect This Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Salmon Will Transform Your Dinner Routine
Asian · Easy · 35 minutes min · 4 servings
Transform your weeknight meals with this easy and healthy sheet pan honey garlic salmon, combined with vibrant vegetables for a complete dinner.
Why this recipe works
This This Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Salmon Will Transform Your Dinner Routine recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 350 calories with 32g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 16 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 filets salmon
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups sweet potatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and chop the broccoli, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and sea salt.
Step 3: Arrange on the Sheet Pan
On a sheet pan, place the salmon filets in the center and surround them with the prepared vegetables.
Step 4: Glaze the Salmon
Brush the honey garlic sauce over the salmon and drizzle some over the vegetables.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 20 minutes until salmon is cooked through and veggies are tender.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and cilantro before serving.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- salmon → trout
- honey → maple syrup
- soy sauce → coconut aminos
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not preheating the oven properly which can change cooking times.
- Overcrowding the sheet pan can result in uneven cooking.
- Skipping the marination step for the salmon, which enhances flavor.
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 350 calories, 32g protein, 20g carbs, 18g fat, 4g fiber.
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