For a wholesome and flavorful meal with minimal cleanup, consider preparing baked salmon with sweet potatoes. This sheet pan recipe combines the rich taste of salmon with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, creating a balanced and satisfying dish.theproducemoms.com+1Two Peas & Their Pod+1
🥘 Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 24 oz (approximately 680 grams) skinless salmon fillets (4 pieces)
- 1 large lemon, thinly slicedTwo Peas & Their Pod+1Naturally Being Nat+1
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes:
- Place the sweet potato slices on a large rimmed sheet pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with minced rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
- Bake for 12 minutes.Little Spice Jar+3Two Peas & Their Pod+3Two Peas & Their Pod+3
- Prepare Salmon:
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, honey, minced rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.Two Peas & Their Pod+1Naturally Being Nat+1
- Combine and Bake:
- After the sweet potatoes have baked for 12 minutes, remove the pan from the oven.
- Place the salmon fillets on top of the sweet potatoes.
- Spread the butter mixture evenly over the salmon pieces.
- Place lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque throughout.Naturally Being Nat+4Two Peas & Their Pod+4Little Spice Jar+4
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and lightly drizzle honey over the sweet potatoes and salmon.
- Serve immediately.Two Peas & Their Pod
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
This dish pairs well with:
- Steamed or roasted green vegetables like broccoli or green beans.
- A fresh green salad with a light vinaigrette.
- Quinoa or wild rice for added texture and nutrition.
This baked salmon with sweet potatoes recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a nutritious weeknight dinner.