Honey Butter Old Bay Salmon is the easiest sheet pan dinner. This healthy meal uses simple ingredients to come together in 30 minutes! This easy salmon recipe will become your next go-to weeknight dinner.
Sheet pan dinners are one of my favorite ways to cook dinner. All of the ingredients cook together saving me time and dishes. What can be better for a simple weeknight meal?
In an attempt to eat healthier and introduce my children to different protein sources, we have been trying lots of different fish recipes. Salmon is one of my family’s favorite fishes. I love the fatty acid benefits and they love the sweet flavor. Here is another simple fish dinner to try with your families: One Pan-Roasted Fish with Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes. This white fish recipe is elegant yet simple to make.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy! Many people are intimidated to cook fish. Don’t be! Only one pan is needed for this 30-minute dinner!
- Tasty! Honey Butter Salmon is mixed with the classic Old Bay Seasoning for a sweet and salty taste. Even if you aren’t a fan of salmon, this recipe will change your mind.
- Versatile! Switch up the vegetables on this sheet pan dinner for ones that your family loves.
Ingredients
- Salmon Fillets act as the protein for this dinner.
- Honey, Melted Butter, and Old Bay are combined to glaze the salmon for a sweet and salty combination.
- Potatoes and Asparagus are cooked on the same pan as the salmon for a complete sheet pan dinner.
- The vegetables are seasoned with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, and Black Pepper.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use fresh salmon fillets, frozen salmon fillets that are de-thawed before cooking, a one-pound portion of salmon, or a side of salmon. If cooking a large piece of salmon, cut it into portions after cooking.
- If you don’t have Old Bay Seasoning, try using J.O. Seasoning. You can also use Cajun Seasoning. Or, make your own seasoning by combining paprika, celery salt, and a little red pepper.
- For ease of cooking, I use bite-size yellow or red potatoes. You can also cut sweet potatoes or yellow potatoes into 1-inch size chunks.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Toss the potatoes with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt and pepper. Bake potatoes for 15 minutes.
Step 3: While the potatoes are baking, microwave the honey and butter together for 30 seconds. If the butter is not melted, microwave for 15-second intervals until it is melted.
Step 4: Add the Old Bay Seasoning to the mixture. Whisk together.
Step 5: Add the salmon to the same sheet pan that the potatoes are on. Drizzle the butter mixture over top of the salmon.
Step 6: Toss the asparagus with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper. Add to the same sheet pan. Cook for 15 more minutes until salmon has reached desired doneness and reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Equipment
- Small Mixing Bowl to microwave honey and butter
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Storage
Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days in the refrigerator. I recommend waiting until the salmon cools completely before placing it in the container.
Top tip
If using frozen salmon, pat any extra moisture with a paper towel prior to cooking.
FAQ
Yes, cook this salmon with the skin on. Keeping the skin on while cooking, locks in moisture. After cooking, I cut the salmon fillet away from the skin. However, it is safe to eat salmon skin, and is a very nutritious part of the salmon.
When buying fish, I always prefer to buy fresh not frozen fish. In my opinion, the best kind of salmon is a fresh, large fillet with the skin still on. I like to cook one large fillet on my sheet pan and then slice it into individual servings. This salmon is always moist.
Salmon is cooked through when the internal temperature of the meatiest part of the fish reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The salmon will change from a bright pink color to a light pink color and easily flake.
Related
Looking for other seafood and simple dinner recipes? Try one of these:
Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with salmon:
Honey Butter Old Bay Salmon (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
Equipment
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bite Size Potatoes
- 2 tbsp EVOO
- Salt and Pepper
- 4 Salmon Filets 4-5 ounces each
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Old Bay
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with EVOO, Paprika, Salt and Pepper. Roast for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Microwave the butter and honey to mix together. Whisk in the Old Bay. Brush the tops of the salmon with the honey butter mixture.
- Toss the asparagus with remaining EVOO. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add salmon filets and asparagus to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Alysa says
Delicious and easy to make!
Lynne Kenton says
I am so happy that you tried it! <3