Description
Green Goddess Sheet Pan Salmon Potatoes deliver a quick weeknight dinner that comes together faster than your favorite playlist. Crispy roasted potatoes and perfectly flaky salmon get dressed in a zesty herb sauce that makes your taste buds dance with excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 12 oz boneless skinless salmon
Vegetables and Starches:
- 1 lb golden potatoes, sliced into ¼ inch thick medallions
- 8 oz asparagus spears, ends trimmed
- 23 slices of lemon
Herbs, Seasonings, and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, cut into 23 thin pats
- 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled to top
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 2 small cloves of garlic
- Juice from 1 small lemon
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Slice 1 lb golden potatoes into precise ¼-inch medallions, then lay them across the sheet pan.
- Trim the ends off 8 oz asparagus spears and arrange them alongside the potatoes.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over vegetables, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, tossing to ensure even coating.
- Position 12 oz salmon in the center of the sheet pan, nestling it between the vegetables.
- Season salmon with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Strategically dot salmon and vegetables with 1 tablespoon salted butter, using 23 thin pats.
- Scatter 23 thin lemon slices across the pan for bright, zesty flavor.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated 400°F oven for exactly 15-20 minutes until salmon is opaque and potatoes turn golden.
- While baking, blend green goddess sauce ingredients in a food processor: 1 cup parsley, 1 cup basil, 2 garlic cloves, juice from 1 small lemon, ⅓ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
- Once salmon reaches 145°F internal temperature, remove from oven.
- Generously drizzle green goddess sauce over the entire dish.
- Sprinkle 2 oz crumbled feta cheese across the top before serving.
Notes
- Always slice potatoes thinly and evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate and become crispy golden brown.
- When selecting salmon, look for fresh fillets with a vibrant color and firm texture for the best flavor and texture.
- The green goddess sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making meal prep easier.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with cashew cream or coconut yogurt to maintain the sauce’s creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 365 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg