Easy Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies With Coconut Cilantro Sauce

Recipe Inspiration

I like sheet pan dinners, but often find them lacking in flavor. That’s why this recipe has a bright and flavorful coconut cilantro sauce to take this sheet pan dinner to the next level.

The end result is a flaky salmon, tender vegetables, and a delicious sauce that you’ll want to put on everything!

I also love this recipe because you can use any vegetables you have on hand. Potatoes, carrots, beans, or broccoli would be great additions to this sheet pan meal.

About the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon with Veggies and Coconut Cilantro Sauce

My favorite part about this recipe is that it’s just so easy! Let’s walk through the steps:

Step 1: Prep the salmon and veggies

The first step is to gather your ingredients and arrange the salmon, zucchini, onion, and green pepper on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle with olive oil and toss everything together to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 420 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Step 2: Make coconut cilantro sauce

While your salmon is baking, add sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse until sauce is smooth.

Step 3: Assemble the meal and enjoy!

I love letting the sheet pan cool and serving everything on the tray. Finish the dish but adding the sauce over salmon and veggies, and topping with chopped peanuts and fresh basil for serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is is better to bake or pan fry salmon?Both methods of cooking salmon yield delicious results. This recipe chooses to bake the salmon because it requires less work and less attention to the fish. All you need to do is put the fish in the oven and let it cook to perfection.

What is the best temperature to bake salmon?Salmon can be cooked at a variety of temperatures. Often the cook temperature is based on the desired texture of the fish. This recipe cooks salmon at a higher temperature to get a slight crust on the outside of the fish.

What should I serve with salmon?Salmon is delicious with roasted vegetables like the ones in this recipe, rice, or any other grain. The mild flavor of salmon makes it a great fish to pair with a variety of foods.