One Pan Lemon Herb Salmon and Zucchini
Quick, easy, and all made on a single pan. And the salmon is packed with so much flavor. It doesn’t get any easier!
You know how I feel about one pan meals. It’s quick and easy without compromising flavor, and it gets even better when you roast your veggies right alongside your main entree.
Now you can use other veggies here but you may have to extend cooking time as you see fit. For example, asparagus spears will not require all 20-25 minutes of cooking time but baby red potatoes may need all minutes, if not more. Either way, there’s plenty of room to adapt here.
But the lemon herb crust is the true star here – crusted with dill, oregano, rosemary and thyme with freshly squeezed lemon juice and Dijon mustard for that extra kick of flavor. And yes, this all really comes together on one single sheet pan for those busy weeknights.
One Pan Lemon Herb Salmon and Zucchini
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the salmon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 5-ounce salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, dill, oregano, thyme and rosemary; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Place zucchini in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add salmon in a single layer and brush each salmon filet with herb mixture.
- Place into oven and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 16-18 minutes.*
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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Simple and delicious! Great recipe for using salmon 🙂
I made this tonight and had high hopes for it. However, I should know I can’t make ANYTHING that is the least bit sweet for dinner, as hubs makes faces ! I myself could barely taste the brown sugar. Added green onions and minced garlic to the zucchini. Also the salmon wasn’t near done at 16 minutes, so had to cook 10 more minutes. Also I broiled for just a couple of minutes to get that nice crunch on top. I’ll try again, and modify the salmon topping so it’s more to hubby’s liking.
I’m so on your husband’s side here…no sugar in main dishes! lol I’m just leaving the sugar out…I always do, no one ever complains.
What an easy and memorable dish! I have already shared this recipe with at least 8 people! Thanks for sharing it! Yum!
I was wondering what to make for Father’s Day when this arrived in my inbox – great timing!
I used limes instead of lemons and it was still delicious. Also, I only used 2 zucchinis as that was all that would fit in a single layer on the baking sheet. I did everything else as suggested. The marinate from the salmon ended up soaking a good part of the zucchini as it baked so I served it next to some sweet, sliced baby Marzano tomatoes and diced avocados to break up the flavor. My husband loved it! Thank you for a tasty and healthy meal!!
Can you post the nutritional infomation for this dish.? I’m sure this is good for me, but I like to see it. Thank you.
Nutritional information is provided only for select and new recipes at this time. However, if it is not available for a specific recipe, it is best that you use free online resources at your discretion (you can Google “nutritional calculator”) to obtain such information.
Thanks Chungah. I didn’t know I could do this myself.
Salmon is on the shopping list for the week and now I have a great new recipe to try. Love the flavor combination and thanks for using dried herbs. I love using fresh herbs but I usually end up throwing bunches away because I don’t use them quick enough.
Thank you for the nice recipe, Chungah.
Can I marinate the salmon in the mixture? Does just brushing the salmon give enough flavor? Would you suggest brushing it during the cooking time? I will definitely be making this!
Yes, you can certainly marinate the salmon as needed. You can also brush as needed. It’s up to you!