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This One Pan Salmon Dinner is made with salmon, asparagus, and potatoes. The maple mustard sauce is just too good not to share! The entire family will love this easy gluten-free, pescatarian dish.
A delicious and easy baked salmon recipe
Let me guess. You saw “one pan” in the title and knew you had to try this recipe! That’s exactly how I feel. Any recipe that requires just one dish and has minimal cleanup is a recipe that I can stand behind.
What’s even better about this one pan recipe, though, is the taste. This is my all-time favorite way to cook salmon because it keeps it juicy, savory, and full of flavor! Brushed with a maple mustard sauce, it’s just simply to die for.
This pescatarian dish is gluten-free and made with just a few simple ingredients. It’s sure to become one of your favorite salmon recipes!
Ingredients needed to make baked salmon
This easy dinner recipe consists of 3 main ingredients: salmon, potatoes, and asparagus. Then, we’ll be using olive oil, mustard, and maple syrup as a drizzle coating. Here’s everything that’s included:
- Salmon
- Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Olive oil
- Mustard
- Maple syrup
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
Kitchen tools used to make this meal
Get excited, because only four kitchen tools are required to make this one pan recipe. Score! To make this meal, you will need a baking sheet, parchment paper, spatula, and spoon! That’s it.
How to make one pan salmon dinner
This salmon dinner is incredibly simple, especially since it only requires one pan. Any meal that’s that simple is a winner in my book! In total, this recipe should only require about 45 minutes to make.
To start, preheat your oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
As a recommended step, microwave the baby potatoes for 2 minutes to pre-soften. This helps them cook to the perfect texture in the oven.
Next, place the asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper on top. Toss.
Place the potatoes on the baking sheet next to the asparagus and drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper. Toss.
Next, bake in the oven for 20 minutes. While that’s baking, begin to prepare the salmon.
Whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, grainy mustard, maple syrup, garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp of pepper, and paprika.
Once the vegetables have cooked, place the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet and brush the fillets with half of the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce on the potatoes and asparagus, tossing to blend.
Lastly, bake for 12-14 minutes or until salmon is fully cooked. This may depend on the thickness of the salmon.
Finally, serve and enjoy!
Healthy one pot meal
If you’re in need of an easy dinner that won’t require an entire evening of cooking, this is the way to go. Plus, it’s healthy!
Salmon is one of the healthiest seafood options, as it’s full of many different nutrients. It’s a great source of potassium, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, and B vitamins. Additionally, it’s great for heart health!
As for the asparagus, this ingredient provides vitamins A, C, and K, fiber, and more. It’s a veggie that aids in digestion too.
We all know that potatoes taste great and are full of carbs, but they’re much more than that! Potatoes are wonderful for getting a serving of vitamin C, B6, fiber, and potassium.
All in all, this is a one pot meal that’s great for your taste buds and your health!
How to know your salmon is fully cooked
Salmon must be fully cooked before serving. Time will vary depending on the thickness of your salmon, but it should be ready once it easily flakes apart with a fork.
Salmon should be cooked to at least 145F, per the USFDA. When measuring for temperature, be sure you’re taking the temperature of the thickest part of the salmon.
Possible substitution options
If you’re looking to swap any portion of this recipe, here are some ideas that you may want to consider.
- Salmon: Salmon alternatives include tuna, cod, or bluefish. If you prefer non-seafood meats, you could use chicken.
- Potatoes: If you’re looking for an alternative to potatoes, you could consider adding extra veggies to this dish. If you don’t like baked potatoes but still love a nice potato side, you could use mashed potatoes, tater tots, or french fries. These Crispy Baked Chili Lime Sweet Potato Fries are a favorite!
- Asparagus: Not a huge fan of asparagus? That’s okay! Instead, you could try using broccoli, green beans, brussels sprouts, or carrots.
Craving some more tasty dinners?
I have you covered! If you liked this easy salmon dish, you’ll love these dinner recipes too! From cabbage and potatoes to chicken and chili, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
- One Pot Cabbage and Potato Skillet
- One Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Dinner
- Easy Pumpkin Chili
- Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken
Easy One Pan Salmon Dinner
This One Pan Salmon Dinner is made with salmon, asparagus, and potatoes. The maple mustard sauce is just too good not to share! The entire family will love this easy gluten-free, pescatarian dish.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, quartered – see note in recipe for suggestion.
- 1 bunch asparagus with ends trimmed
- 5 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp grainy mustard
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp pepper (divided)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Optional but recommended: microwave whole baby potatoes for 2 minutes to pre-soften. This helps them cook to the perfect texture in the oven. then cut into quarters.
- Place asparagus on baking sheet and drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Toss.
- Place potatoes on baking sheet next to asparagus and drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Toss.
- Bake in oven for 20 minutes. While baking, prepare salmon.
- Whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, grainy mustard, maple syrup, garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and paprika.
- Once vegetables have cooked, place salmon skin side down on baking sheet. Brush fillets with half of the sauce. Spoon remaining sauce on potatoes and asparagus, tossing to blend.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until salmon is fully cooked (may depend on thickness of salmon).
- Serve immediately.
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Jill says
I ran across this recipe on Pinterest and let me tell you. It is amazing!! Thank you for sharing your talent and this delicious recipe!
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Erin says
Hi Jill, so happy you loved it! 🙂
Vicky says
I forget to use the grainy mustard and like the combo
With the paprika and natural
Maple
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Erin says
Hi Vicky, so happy you enjoyed it!
Courtney says
Great flavors! We were stuck in a teriyaki salmon rut and this was a wonderful change!
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Erin says
Hi Courtney, so happy you loved it! 🙂
Andrea says
AMAZING. I have made this numerous times and keep coming back to it over any other salmon recipe!!! I made it for my family over Thanksgiving and they all loved it too 🙂
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Erin says
Hi Andrea, so glad everyone enjoyed it!!
Danielle says
For whatever reason, cooking salmon at home has always really intimidated me… but I love all of Erin’s recipes that I’ve made, so I had to give this a try!! It is SO easy and SO delicious!! Seriously tastes like something I would get at a restaurant and I did it myself. Thank you for another amazing recipe, Erin!!
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Erin says
Hi Danielle, so happy you loved it so much and made salmon for the first time!!
Kelsey Weiss says
Absolutely incredible! Will be a staple in the weekly salmon rotation. Another winner from the whole household. Thanks, Erin!
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Erin says
Hi Kelsey, so glad you loved it!!
Lauren says
Delicious! The sauce kept the salmon very moist. Everything cooked up super well. I love how easy and healthy it is. Definitely adding it to the salmon rotation!
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Erin says
Hi Lauren, so happy you loved it so much!
Jen says
I keep coming back to this recipe! It’s so easy and delicious. I’ve subbed brussels and sweet potato a few times and both work well too!
Erin says
Hi Jen, so happy you enjoyed it and great additions!!
Katie S says
Love this sheet pan meal! It makes dinner so quick and everything tastes delicious! I love the salmon sauce, I should have made more!!
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Erin says
Hi Katie, so glad you loved the salmon!!
Ellis says
I subbed chicken for the salmon since that’s what I had already in my fridge, but the sauce was delicious and worked fantastically on chicken as well.
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Erin says
Hi Ellis, so glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂
Regina says
YUM! Was looking for a new sauce flavor for salmon and this did not disappoint! Just the right amount of sweetness with the mustard. Will be making again for sure!
Erin says
Hi Regina, so glad you enjoyed it!
Jen says
Another ELW knockout recipe! Super simple and sooooo tasty!
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Erin says
Hi Jen, thanks for the kind words! I am so glad you liked it!
Jody Donovan says
This was delicious! My partner (who likes mustard) suggested a bit more mustard to syrup ratio, but I thought it was perfect.
Super easy to make and clean up afterward.
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Erin says
Hi Jody, I am so glad you both enjoyed it!!
Kristyn Conrad says
I have been craving salmon & this dish hit the spot! The recipe was so easy yet so tasty! A definite do-over.
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Erin says
Hi Kristyn, I am so glad you loved it!
Maggie B says
I love this simple sheet pan recipe!! We make it probably every other week , it doesn’t get old 🙂
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Erin says
Hi Maggie, so happy you loved it!
Alison says
In step 7, does that mean you remove the veggies since they are cooked, or do they stay for step 8?
Erin says
Hi Alison, the veggies stay on! They aren’t fully done cooking. Let me know how your dish comes out!
Lydia Galbreath says
Do you think you could use honey instead of maple syrup?
Erin says
absolutely!
Alexandra says
Yum! This looks awesome. We’ve been looking to incorporate more fish into our lives, and sheet pan dinners are pretty much the easiest way ever. Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to try it!
Erin says
Hi Alexandra, thanks for your kind words! How did it come out?
Joseph says
It is delicious recipe. This post describe whole procedure easily. Thank you for sharing this.
Erin says
Glad you liked it!