Easy Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies with Coconut Cilantro Sauce

Name: Easy Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies with Coconut Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: For the Salmon and Veggies; 1 lb salmon (whole or sliced in fillets); 2 zucchini (sliced longwise); 1 white onion (sliced); 1 green pepper (sliced); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for serving); Fresh basil (for serving); For the Coconut Cilantro Sauce; 1 bunch cilantro; 4 tbsp coconut milk; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp lime juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

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This easy sheet pan salmon and veggies with coconut cilantro sauce recipe is the perfect healthy recipe that's perfect year round!

I love this recipe for meal prep or for a quick 30 minute dinner. It's so easy, and the coconut cilantro sauce is absolutely divine!

This recipe is also easy customizable - instead of the veggies listed in this recipe, you can use any veggies that you have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge!

Raw salmon and vegetables on a baking tray

Recipe Inspiration

This recipe is a classic clean out the fridge dinner. We recently moved from Columbus, OH to St. Louis, MO, and with all the chaos of moving, I needed a healthy and easy meal for crazy days.

So, I went to my local Aldi and grabbed some salmon and lots of fresh veggies. I love their low prices and great quality seafood! A sheet pan dinner was just the thing I needed this week.

I like sheet pan dinners, but often find them lacking in flavor. That's why this recipe has a bright and flavorful coconut cilantro sauce to take this sheet pan dinner to the next level.

The end result is a flaky salmon, tender vegetables, and a delicious sauce that you'll want to put on everything!

I also love this recipe because you can use any vegetables you have on hand. Potatoes, carrots, beans, or broccoli would be great additions to this sheet pan meal.

Salmon, vegetables, and cilantro sauce on a baking tray

About the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon with Veggies and Coconut Cilantro Sauce

My favorite part about this recipe is that it's just so easy! Let's walk through the steps:

Step 1: Prep the salmon and veggies

The first step is to gather your ingredients and arrange the salmon, zucchini, onion, and green pepper on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Drizzle with olive oil and toss everything together to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 420 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Step 2: Make coconut cilantro sauce

While your salmon is baking, add sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse until sauce is smooth.

Step 3: Assemble the meal and enjoy!

I love letting the sheet pan cool and serving everything on the tray. Finish the dish but adding the sauce over salmon and veggies, and topping with chopped peanuts and fresh basil for serving.

Sheet pan salmon with vegetables, peanuts, and basil

Kitchen Equipment

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Food Processor: You'll need a good food processor for this recipe. If you don't have one, I highly recommend you invest in one! This is the food processor I have and I use it multiple times a week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is is better to bake or pan fry salmon?

Both methods of cooking salmon yield delicious results. This recipe chooses to bake the salmon because it requires less work and less attention to the fish. All you need to do is put the fish in the oven and let it cook to perfection.

What is the best temperature to bake salmon?

Salmon can be cooked at a variety of temperatures. Often the cook temperature is based on the desired texture of the fish. This recipe cooks salmon at a higher temperature to get a slight crust on the outside of the fish.

What should I serve with salmon?

Salmon is delicious with roasted vegetables like the ones in this recipe, rice, or any other grain. The mild flavor of salmon makes it a great fish to pair with a variety of foods.

Serving Suggestions

This recipe is a meal as is, but if you are looking to add more, here are some serving suggestions:

Coconut Rice - The flavors in this recipe would be delicious with some coconut rice! Just make rice according to package directions, but use coconut milk instead of water to make.
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower - If you want to keep this recipe low-carb, garlic mashed cauliflower is a great option! I love this easy recipe because it's a great side dish with almost any meal.
Sesame Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts - Add even more veggies to this meal with delicious sesame soy glazed Brussels sprouts. These will be a hit and a great side dish with this recipe.

More Meal Prep Ideas

Looking for more delicious and easy meal prep ideas? Check out the recipes below for easy meal inspiration.

Grilled Shrimp with Coconut Rice - I love shrimp, and this easy grilled shrimp with coconut rice recipe is one of my all time favorites! This meal is great for a busy weeknight or a laid back weekend. You can double the batch of coconut rice and eat it with meals all week long.

Vegan Tofu Tacos with Cilantro Lime Salsa - If you love the cilantro sauce in this recipe, you need to make my cilantro lime salsa! It's incredibly delicious and pairs perfectly with these crispy vegan tofu tacos. This is a weeknight favorite in my house - even my carnivore husband loves these.

20 Minute Easy Greek Meatballs - If you love spending as little time in the kitchen as possible, you will love my 20 minute easy Greek Meatballs! These meatballs are tender, delicious, and packed with flavor. Serve with a salad or with orzo and you've got a delicious meal.