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Sheet Pan Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon and Vegetables

A quick sheet-pan meal of salmon topped with a lemon-parmesan panko crust served with roasted carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Italian panko crumbs
  • dried parsley
  • garlic cloves, minced
  • lemon zest and/or juice as desired for crust
  • salt
  • lemon-pepper seasoning
  • smoked paprika
  • butter melted
  • salmon fillets 4 fillets
  • carrots for roasting on sheet pan
  • broccoli florets, to add after initial roast
  • cauliflower florets, to add after initial roast
  • olive oil for coating vegetables
  • black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • nonstick cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line or lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Place the carrots on one side of the prepared sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper; toss to coat and spread in an even layer.
  3. Roast the carrots in the oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl combine the Italian panko crumbs, dried parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest (and a little lemon juice if desired), salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, smoked paprika, and melted butter; mix until evenly moistened.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven and add the broccoli and cauliflower florets to the sheet pan; toss gently and push vegetables to make space for the salmon fillets.
  6. Coat the reserved area of the sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the pan.
  7. Top each salmon fillet with the panko-parmesan-lemon mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake until the topping is golden and the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 12–15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and serve the salmon with the roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Use lemon zest for brighter flavor in the crumb topping.
  • Pat the crumb mixture onto the salmon to help it adhere.
  • Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even roasting.