Pan-Seared Salmon with Roasted Old West End Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

A hearty dish combining pan-seared salmon with a medley of roasted root vegetables inspired by the Old West End's rustic charm. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
• 1 large, cut into wedges red onion
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 3, smashed garlic cloves
• 1, sliced into thin rounds lemon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium carrots, 2 medium parsnips, and 1 large red onion wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 3 smashed garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and edges are opaque. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through but moist.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon and vegetables from oven. Plate 1 salmon fillet with a generous serving of roasted vegetables and garnish with 1 lemon sliced thinly, placing a slice on each salmon piece for brightness.