Description

This Sheet Pan Salmon with Dill Potatoes recipe features perfectly roasted baby gold potatoes infused with garlic and dill alongside a tender, flavorful salmon filet topped with a tangy Dijon-mayo spread. Cooked entirely on one sheet pan, it’s a quick, easy, and elegant meal with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

24 ounces Yukon baby gold potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon freeze dried dill, or 3 tablespoons fresh dill

Salmon

1.5 pounds salmon filet (skin-on preferred)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Additional dill for garnish
1 lemon wedge, for serving

Instructions

Prep the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). On a sheet pan, toss the baby gold potatoes with olive oil and kosher salt to coat evenly. Pour 1/2 cup of water directly onto the pan to steam the potatoes during roasting.
Roast the Potatoes: Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast the potatoes for 30 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes to prevent sticking and promote even browning. The water will evaporate, creating steam to cook the potatoes through while they develop a golden, crispy exterior.
Prep the Salmon: After 30 minutes of roasting the potatoes, move them to the edges of the pan to create space in the center. Place the salmon filet skin side down in the middle of the sheet pan and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard and mayonnaise, then spread this mixture evenly over the top of the salmon.
Bake and Broil the Salmon: Bake the salmon together with the potatoes for 6 minutes. Then switch the oven to broil and place the pan close to the top heating element. Broil the salmon for an additional 2-3 minutes until the top is nicely browned and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Prepare Garlic Butter and Finish Potatoes: While the salmon finishes broiling, combine the melted butter, grated garlic, and dill in a small bowl. Once the potatoes are done, spoon this garlic dill butter over the hot potatoes to add aromatic flavor.
Serve: Sprinkle additional dill and red pepper flakes over the salmon to taste. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish. Flake the salmon into large chunks and serve alongside the roasted dill potatoes for a delicious, balanced meal.

Notes

Stirring the potatoes every 10-15 minutes ensures they roast evenly without sticking to the pan.
Broiling at the end gives the salmon a beautiful browned top but watch it carefully to prevent burning.
Use a firm spatula to lift the potatoes when stirring to keep them from sticking to the pan.
Adjust red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
The recipe works best with skin-on salmon to help hold the filet together during cooking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 38 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sheet pan salmon, dill potatoes, roasted potatoes, easy salmon recipe, one pan dinner, healthy salmon, quick dinner