Rosemary-Smoked Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Smoky salmon fillets paired with caramelized sweet potatoes for a balanced, protein-rich meal. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 12 oz salmon fillets
• 1 lb sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Pat salmon dry, then rub with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and rosemary. Place salmon on top of sweet potatoes.
3. Step 3: Roast for 18-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and potatoes are tender with crispy edges.