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Sheet Pan Baked Salmon and Potatoes

By Laura Fuentes Updated Jun 3, 2025

5 from 58 votes

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This recipe for baked salmon and potatoes delivers that perfectly cooked salmon with a flaky texture and fork-tender crisp potatoes.

I share all my tips for cooking baked salmon and potatoes on the same sheet pan the easy way and with minimal cleanup!

salmon and potatoes roasted on a sheet pan

Baked Salmon and Potatoes

While potatoes have a longer cooking time than salmon, this recipe times it perfectly and keeps things simple, so you can make an entire meal in a single sheet pan with minimal cleanup.

The prep is minimal, just 10 minutes, and cleanup is a breeze -a bowl and a sheet pan -so there’s no reason not to make this recipe part of your mealtime rotation!

If you’ve been looking to incorporate more salmon recipes into your meals for all the health benefits of salmon.

Ingredients

Grab the ingredient measurements in the recipe card below, but first, here is what you’ll need to make this baked salmon and potatoes recipe:

  • Baby potatoes: no need to peel, just cut in half and quarter.
  • Olive oil: coats the potatoes and helps them achieve a crispy texture.
  • Salt & pepper: for seasoning.
  • Garlic powder: to add flavor to the potatoes.
  • Italian seasoning: works well on the salmon and the potatoes.
  • Salmon fillets: make sure that they’re thawed and ready to cook.
  • Cajun seasoning: add as much or as little as you’d like for spicy cajun salmon.
  • Butter: pairs great with the cajun seasoning and the salmon.
  • Lemon: for squeezing some lemon juice on top of the cooked salmon right before serving.

Best Potatoes to Bake on a Pan with Salmon

My personal preference is baby potatoes because their skin is thin, and there’s no need to peel them, they cook quickly, especially when halved, and have a mild taste that pairs great with baked salmon.

How to Bake Salmon and Potatoes

You’ll love how fast and easy you can cook salmon and potatoes. Follow the simple steps below!

  1. Clean the potatoes
    Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dry them with a kitchen towel. Half them lengthwise and quarter them so they’re approximately the same size.
  2. Season the potatoes
    In a large bowl, place the olive oil, seasonings, and potatoes and toss to coat.
  3. Preheat
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425F.
  4. Start with the potatoes
    Transfer the potatoes onto the lined baking sheet, making sure to spread them out evenly on the surface area. Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
  5. Prep the salmon
    Prep and season the salmon and get it ready to bake.
  6. Cook the salmon
    Remove the pan from the oven after 15 minutes, move the potatoes and place the salmon in the middle of the pan. Put it back in the oven and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes until the salmon separates easily with a fork. Remove from oven.
  7. Serve
    Plate the salmon, top it with ½ tablespoon of butter, allow it to melt over the top, and serve it with roasted potatoes.
side by side of salmon broccoli and potatoes on a sheet pan before and after baking

Best Temperature to Bake Salmon

To achieve flaky salmon, cooking the salmon filets in the oven at 425 degrees for only 10 minutes works perfectly. You can also read this full post on the best time and temperatures to bake salmon.

If this is your first time making baked salmon & potatoes on a sheet pan, watch this quick recipe video to see the whole process start-to-finish.

How Long to Bake Salmon & Potatoes

While the entire meal cooks in one pan, there are two baking times to make a note of.

The potatoes are baked first and will take about 15 minutes for their first phase of cooking. Then, you add the salmon onto the baking sheet, and together they continue baking for another 10-12 minutes, for a total cooking time of 25-27 minutes.

plate with roasted potatoes and a salmon fillet

What Else to Serve with Baked Salmon

There is always room for more simple side dish options for salmon. Here are some other easy sides to pair with this salmon recipe:

  • Spicy Green Beans
  • Roasted Cabbage Qaurters
  • Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
  • Easy Everyday Side Salad

Sheet Pan Baked Salmon and Potatoes

salmon fillets, broccoli and potatoes on a roasting sheet
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
This recipe for baked salmon and potatoes delivers that perfectly cooked salmon with a flaky texture and fork-tender crisp potatoes.
5 from 58 votes
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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, for seasoning
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon, for serving

Instructions

  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dry them with a kitchen towel. Half them lengthwise, and quarter them, so they’re approximately the same size.
  • In a large bowl, place 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Dump the quartered potatoes in the bowl and toss to coat all the potatoes with olive oil and seasonings.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Transfer the potatoes onto the lined baking sheet, making sure to spread them out evenly on the surface area. Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Prep the salmon by patting it dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning over the salmon, depending on how spicy you’d like it to be.
  • Remove the pan from the oven after 15 minutes, move the potatoes and place the salmon in the middle of the pan.
  • Place the sheet pan back in the oven and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes until the salmon separates easily with a fork. Remove from oven. See the kitchen note below.
  • Plate the salmon, top it with ½ tablespoon of butter, allow it to melt over the top, and squeeze the lemon over the salmon. Serve it with the roasted potatoes.

Notes

Salmon fillets tend to vary in thickness. Thin fillets will be ready closer to 9 minutes, while thicker salmon fillets will take about 12.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 1373mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg

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    5 from 58 votes (24 ratings without comment)

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  1. Ashley says

    June 08, 2025 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    Such a quick and easy sheet pan dinner.

    Reply
  2. Andrew Pilon says

    June 02, 2025 at 5:26 pm

    Can I bake the salmon from frozen in this recipe, or do I have to thaw it?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 17, 2025 at 6:12 pm

      Follow this recipe to bake frozen salmon.

      Reply
  3. Leslie says

    May 28, 2025 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great dinner recipe! Quick, easy, healthy, AND delicious..cannot beat this one!

    Reply
  4. Swathi says

    May 28, 2025 at 12:19 am

    5 stars
    This sheet pan baked salamon and potatoes are not only delicious but also filling meal.

    Reply
  5. Lindsay says

    May 27, 2025 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    WOW this turned out so good, everyone gobbled it up and requested it again the same week!

    Reply
  6. Nora says

    May 27, 2025 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    This baked salmon and potatoes recipe is such a winner—flaky, perfectly cooked salmon paired with crispy, tender potatoes, all on one sheet pan! I love how simple it is with minimal cleanup!

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    May 27, 2025 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    We love salmon, and I loved cooking the salmon and sides together! Genius!!!

    Reply
  8. Angela says

    May 13, 2025 at 10:21 pm

    5 stars
    This sheet pan baked salmon recipe turned out amazing! I can’t wait to make it again, it was delicious!!

    Reply
  9. Mimi says

    May 13, 2025 at 7:12 am

    5 stars
    I am not the biggest fan of salmon, but this recipe got me thinking different. Fantastic execution!

    Reply
  10. Mahy says

    May 13, 2025 at 6:55 am

    5 stars
    Salmon and potatoes – what’s not to love? This is my favorite combo, and yes, this recipe rocks!

    Reply
  11. Catalina says

    May 13, 2025 at 5:33 am

    5 stars
    I loved how easy and satisfying this dish was. The seasoning on the potatoes was spot-on, and it paired so well with the juicy salmon!

    Reply
  12. Maria says

    May 12, 2025 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    This is going to be a permanent part of my dinner rotation. The seasonings and texture were perfect, and it’s so easy!

    Reply
  13. Beth says

    May 12, 2025 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    I love the simplicity and flavor of this recipe. It’s perfect!

    Reply
  14. Genevieve says

    May 08, 2025 at 5:52 pm

    5 stars
    You can never go wrong with a salmon and sweet potato sheet pan dinner, so easy to whip up!

    Reply
  15. Jan says

    May 04, 2025 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    Incredible sheet pan recipe!

    Reply
  16. Andrea says

    May 01, 2025 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    I really enjoyed this meal – the salmon was perfectly flaky, and the potatoes came out crispy and tender.

    Reply
  17. Nicole Kendrick says

    May 01, 2025 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    This salmon came out so perfect! The texture and flavors were absolutely fantastic. I’ll be making it again.

    Reply
  18. June says

    April 27, 2025 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    Incredible recipe for baked salmon!!

    Reply
  19. Bella says

    April 04, 2025 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent sheet pan recipe!!

    Reply
  20. Dana says

    March 27, 2025 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and tasty sheet pan meal!

    Reply
  21. Kathy says

    March 21, 2025 at 7:45 pm

    5 stars
    The whole family loved this sheet pan dinner!

    Reply
  22. Abby says

    March 19, 2025 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!!!

    Reply
  23. Taylor says

    March 16, 2025 at 10:56 am

    5 stars
    Delicious!!!

    Reply
  24. Tara says

    March 12, 2025 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    Incredible sheet pan meal!

    Reply
  25. Cara says

    March 11, 2025 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe for salmon and potatoes!

    Reply
  26. Janna says

    March 11, 2025 at 7:24 am

    5 stars
    Excellent salmon sheet pan dinner!

    Reply
  27. Rachel says

    March 09, 2025 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    Incredible sheet pan meal!

    Reply
  28. Jackie says

    February 25, 2025 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    This sheet pan salmon was such a quick and easy meal!

    Reply
  29. Jean says

    October 01, 2024 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    Where is the lemon used in the recipe? I’m guessing you just squeeze it over the salmon when serving.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 08, 2024 at 4:41 pm

      Oh, yes! You’re correct. I squeeze the lemon over the salmon right when I serve it. I added the note. Thank you!

      Reply
  30. veenaazmanov says

    April 18, 2024 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    I love this Platter combination and the flavorful seasoning. Baked sounds healthier. Salmon is one of my favorite too.

    Reply
  31. Gianne says

    April 18, 2024 at 7:18 pm

    5 stars
    The salmon was perfectly cooked and the potatoes were so flavorful. The combination of herbs and seasonings made this dish a winner. Can’t wait to make it again!

    Reply
  32. Ned says

    April 18, 2024 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious combo with the salmon and potatoes! The flavor was incredible! Thank you!

    Reply
  33. Amy says

    April 18, 2024 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe so much! It is a go-to when salmon is on sale!

    Reply
  34. Charah says

    April 18, 2024 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    I love this, looks very delicious. Will try this soon. thanks for sharing

    Reply
  35. Boston Girl Bakes says

    April 18, 2024 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    Laura Fuentes’ Sheet Pan Baked Salmon and Potatoes is a game-changer! With perfectly cooked salmon boasting a flaky texture and accompanied by fork-tender crisp potatoes, this recipe is a winner. Laura’s step-by-step guide makes it easy to achieve restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen. A must-try for anyone craving a delicious and hassle-free meal! We loved it!

    Reply

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