Quick Sheet Pan Harissa Salmon with Roasted Chickpeas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A fast, flavorful sheet pan meal featuring harissa-marinated salmon with crunchy roasted chickpeas and tender vegetables. This Mediterranean-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, harissa paste, chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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, 150 g each salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 can (400 g), drained and rinsed chickpeas
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1, sliced lemon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 10 g, chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, toss 400 g drained chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread chickpeas on a large rimmed baking sheet.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 3 tbsp harissa paste with 1 tbsp olive oil. Brush this mixture evenly over 4 salmon fillets.
3. Step 3: Arrange the harissa-coated salmon fillets on the baking sheet among the chickpeas. Place 1 sliced lemon over the salmon and chickpeas.
4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and chickpeas are crisp.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and garnish with 10 g chopped fresh parsley before serving.