One-Pan Garlic Herb Salmon & Veggies
This simple and delicious one-pan recipe features juicy salmon fillets roasted alongside tender potatoes, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and crisp green beans. Topped with a refreshing and light herb sauce, it’s a healthy and flavorful meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Time:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb baby new potatoes
- Cooking spray
- 2 (6-oz) skinless, boneless salmon fillets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- For the Green Sauce:
- 1/4 cup watercress
- 1/4 cup baby spinach
- 4 tbsp fat-free crème fraîche
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast potatoes: Place potatoes in a large roasting pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper, spray with cooking spray, and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- Partially crush potatoes: Gently press down on the potatoes with the back of a fork or the bottom of a glass to slightly crush them.
- Add salmon and veggies: Add salmon fillets, cherry tomatoes, and green beans to the roasting pan. Spray with cooking spray and return to oven.
- Roast salmon and veggies: Roast for 10-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Make the sauce: While salmon and veggies roast, combine watercress, spinach, crème fraîche, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Divide salmon and vegetables between plates. Drizzle with the green sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy hot or cold.