Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Pan-seared salmon with a sweet honey glaze, accompanied by roasted vegetables for a balanced dinner. This american-inspired sheet pan (gluten-free) ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb, trimmed green beans
- 1 tbsp butter
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1, cut into wedges lemon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 medium peeled sweet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes, with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Brush over 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) in a baking dish.
- Step 3: After 15 minutes, add 1 lb trimmed green beans to the baking sheet with sweet potatoes. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Return to oven and roast for 10 minutes more.
- Step 4: Add salmon to the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and glaze is bubbling.
- Step 5: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 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 Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sweet 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sweet 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 Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sweet 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.
Is Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This was a hit with my kids! The salmon was perfectly glazed and the sweet potatoes roasted to golden perfection.
- ★★★★★
Made this for date night and it was a showstopper. Simple, elegant, and delicious!
- ★★★★☆
The honey glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the sweet potatoes were amazing. Took a bit longer than the recipe said to cook.