Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Flaky salmon baked with lemon and dill, served alongside perfectly roasted potatoes and green beans. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, quartered potatoes, trimmed green beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 1.5 lbs, quartered potatoes
- 12 oz, trimmed green beans
- 1, thinly sliced lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped dill
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper on a sheet pan.
- Step 2: Roast potatoes for 15 minutes while preparing salmon.
- Step 3: Pat salmon dry, season with remaining salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Place lemon slices on top of salmon.
- Step 4: Scatter green beans around potatoes on sheet pan, then drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 5: Add chopped dill to potatoes and green beans. Bake for 15-18 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and potatoes are golden.
- Step 6: Let rest 5 minutes before serving with pan juices.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep quartered potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Lemon-Dill Salmon with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My kids begged for seconds! The lemon-dill sauce was bright without overpowering the salmon.
- ★★★★★
Easily my new go-to salmon recipe. The green beans stayed perfectly crisp after roasting.
- ★★★★★
Perfect for date night - elegant but simple to prepare. Roasted potatoes got golden and crispy.
