One-Tray Baked Salmon (Printable)

Salmon and mixed vegetables baked on a tray with honey mustard glaze for an easy, vibrant dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Protein

01 - 4 salmon fillets (5.3 oz each), skin-on or skinless

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.3 cups baby potatoes, halved
03 - 2 medium carrots, sliced into sticks
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 1/4 cups green beans, trimmed
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Honey Mustard Sauce

09 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine baby potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, red onion, and green beans. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on the prepared tray.
03 - Place the tray in the oven and roast vegetables for 10 minutes to begin softening.
04 - Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, optional wholegrain mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
05 - Remove tray from oven and nestle salmon fillets among the vegetables. Brush each fillet generously with the honey mustard sauce, reserving some for serving.
06 - Return the tray to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until salmon flakes easily and vegetables are tender.
07 - Drizzle remaining sauce over salmon before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one tray, so cleanup is basically nonexistent and you can actually relax after dinner.
  • The honey mustard sauce clings to the salmon and vegetables, giving every bite this addictive sweet-tangy flavor.
  • It looks impressive enough for guests but requires almost no skill or fuss to pull off.
  • You can swap in whatever vegetables are wilting in your fridge and it still turns out beautifully.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 10-minute head start for the vegetables or they'll be crunchy while the salmon overcooks.
  • Check the salmon at 10 minutes, thicker fillets need the full 12 but thinner ones can dry out fast.
  • If your tray is crowded, use two trays or the vegetables will steam instead of roast and you'll lose that crispy magic.
03 -
  • Pat the salmon dry before brushing with sauce so it clings better and caramelizes instead of steaming.
  • Use parchment paper, not foil, the mustard can react with aluminum and taste metallic.
  • If you want extra crispy potatoes, flip them halfway through their solo roast before adding the salmon.
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