Sheet Pan Maple Salmon

Sheet Pan Maple Salmon is a one-pan 30 minute dinner that couldn’t be easier to make! Salmon is coated with a smoky maple glaze and cooked to flaky perfection alongside tender roasted potatoes. 

Sheet Pan Maple Salmon

I love a good sheet pan dinner. Tossing some meat and potatoes on a sheet pan and calling it dinner is exactly my type of weeknight vibe! This recipe is slightly elevated because of the maple glaze that’s made flavorful with some smoked paprika (among other ingredients). The way it compliments the salmon is absolutely out of this world! And when it’s all paired with fork-tender roasted potatoes, it’s a weeknight dinner dream come true. Don’t you just love those impossibly easy dinners that taste way fancier than they actually are? 

Calling all salmon lovers! Check out more easy recipes like Cajun Garlic Baked Salmon, Air Fryer Salmon, and Salmon Patties. 

Do I need aluminum foil?

Nope! I never line my pan with foil when I make this recipe. I just spray my pan down with some non-stick spray and I never have any issues. However, you can feel free to line your pan with some foil for even easier clean up! You’ll want to make sure to spray down the foil just like you would do for a pan by itself to avoid sticking. 

How to Make Sheet Pan Maple Salmon

• Prepare. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a large sheet pan with non-stick spray.
• Start with the potatoes. Quarter the potatoes and toss them with oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes. 
• Make the glaze. Whisk together syrup, oil, garlic, and seasonings. 
• Prep the salmon. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and push the potatoes to the sides of the pan. Place the salmon in the middle, coating it evenly with the maple glaze. 
• Cook. Place the pan back in the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes.

Storing Sheet Pan Maple Salmon

Once fully cooled to room temperature, you can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I like to use the air fryer to reheat salmon, but a microwave works just fine too. 

I don’t recommend freezing this dish. 

Ingredient Notes for Sheet Pan Maple Salmon

• Baby Potatoes – You want them to be in about 2 inch chunks to get cooked all the way through. If using regular russets instead of baby potatoes, about 2 large potatoes should work.
• Olive Oil – Avocado oil also works well. 
• Salt & Pepper – For this recipe, I really like to use flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper when I can. 
• Salmon Filet – You can tell if salmon is done using a fork or a meat thermometer. If using a thermometer, the salmon should be cooked to 145°F before consuming. Otherwise, the salmon will flake apart really easily with a. fork. Ovens vary, but 12 minutes is typically perfect in mine!
• Maple Syrup – Try to get your hands on a bottle of good quality, real maple syrup. Thick pancake syrup will work in a pinch, but it won’t have the right texture or real maple flavor. 
• Garlic – Fresh is best! Measure with your heart. 
• Smoked Paprika – Do NOT skip this ingredient! It’s what gives so much depth to the sweet glaze. In a pinch, you can use regular paprika and a few shakes of liquid smoke for a similar effect. 
• Chili Powder – A little goes a long way with this one, so be careful about how much you add. 

Enjoy!

~Nichole

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Sheet Pan Maple Salmon

By Nichole

Sheet Pan Maple Salmon is a one-pan 30 minute dinner that couldn’t be easier to make! Salmon is coated with a smoky maple glaze and cooked to flaky perfection alongside tender roasted potatoes. 

 

Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 25 minutes mins

Total 35 minutes mins

Servings 6

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1.5 Pounds Baby Potatoes Quartered
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• ▢ Salt & Pepper to taste
• ▢ 2 Pound Salmon Filet
• ▢ 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
• ▢ 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
• ▢ 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Chili Powder

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a large sheet pan with non-stick spray.
• Place the quartered potatoes on the sheet pan and toss with the olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the potatoes in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together the syrup, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and chili powder until well combined.
• Remove the sheet pan carefully from the oven. Push the potatoes to the side.
• Place the salmon in the middle of the pan and brush or drizzle evenly with the maple glaze.
• Return the pan to the oven and bake for 12-15 more minutes until desired doneness is reached.
• Garnish with parsley if desired, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 83mg, Sodium: 81mg, Potassium: 1270mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 488IU, Vitamin C: 23mg, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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