Salmon and Chickpea Sheet Pan Dinner
This effortless sheet pan dinner roasts crispy spiced chickpeas alongside perfectly cooked salmon fillets for a protein combination that delivers over 41 grams per serving. Everything cooks on one pan making cleanup incredibly easy and the results are absolutely delicious.
One-pan roasted salmon and crispy spiced chickpeas that cook together in the oven for an easy high protein dinner.
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Prep the Chickpeas
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain and rinse the chickpeas then spread them on a clean kitchen towel and pat completely dry. Moisture is the enemy of crispiness so take your time with this step. Toss the dried chickpeas with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Start Roasting the Chickpeas
Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a large sheet pan. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to ensure even crisping on all sides. The chickpeas should start becoming golden and slightly crispy.
Add the Salmon
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Push the chickpeas to the sides of the pan to create space in the center. Place the salmon fillets in the center, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange lemon slices around and on top of the salmon. Return to the oven and continue roasting until the salmon is cooked through.
Rest and Serve
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and allow everything to rest for 2 minutes. Squeeze any roasted lemon slices over the salmon. Divide the salmon and chickpeas between two plates and serve immediately. The chickpeas should be golden and slightly crunchy on the outside.
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