Summer Sheet-Pan Salmon

Here’s a dish that checks all the boxes. It’s easy, delicious and impressive enough for your next dinner party, yet totally accessible for a weeknight meal around the family table. And we’d be remiss not to mention the speed and ease of this recipe — fear not last-minute company or a call from a relative who’s just passing through town. A small list of ingredients and a sheet pan are all you need to serve a meal that makes you feel (and look) like a gourmet chef, even if you’ve only spent 30 minutes in the kitchen. It’s also a feast for the eyes—the pink, red and golden hues look stunning when plated together, giving you bonus presentation points.


We lightly season the salmon with salt and bake it with the seasoned tomato and corn salad, which is so fresh and vibrant, it really could stand on its own (so maybe set a little aside for a grab-and-go lunch for tomorrow). The warm, peppery allspice and faintly smoky cumin add a beautiful depth to the salmon while the fresh, floral and citrusy coriander complement the lime juice and maple syrup finish for just a touch of sweetness. We promise this is one you’ll want to bookmark for easy reference.

SERVINGS

4-6

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

20 min

Ingredients

  • 1
    2-pound salmon fillet, skin on
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 ½
    cups fresh corn kernels
  • 2
    cups multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1
    shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 2
    tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1
    teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½
    teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½
    teaspoon ground coriander
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1
    teaspoon maple syrup
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 350 F.

  2. 2

    Place the salmon fillet skin side down on a rimmed sheet pan. Season with salt.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, shallot, garlic, olive oil, turmeric, cumin and coriander. Season with salt and toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables around the salmon on the sheet pan.

  4. 4

    Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until the salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and maple syrup.

  6. 6

    Brush the salmon with the maple lime dressing, garnish with cilantro, and serve.