Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Salmon with Zucchini and Corn
This Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Salmon with Zucchini and Corn is a quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights. Fresh salmon fillets are brushed with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, then roasted alongside tender zucchini and sweet corn until perfectly cooked. Packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and nutritious vegetables, this easy sheet pan meal comes together in just 25 minutes with minimal cleanup. It's a family-friendly recipe that's ideal for meal prep, healthy eating, and effortless weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
- ½ teaspoon paprika
For the Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
- 2 ears corn kernels removed (or 2 cups corn kernels)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Red pepper flakes
- Tomatoes
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Step 2: Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together: Honey, Minced garlic, Olive oil, Lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Paprika
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables
- Place the zucchini and corn on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables into a single layer to promote even roasting.
Step 4: Add the Salmon
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place the fillets on the baking sheet among the vegetables.
- Brush the honey garlic sauce generously over each piece of salmon.
- Reserve a small amount of sauce for serving if desired.
Step 5: Bake
- Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your salmon fillets. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- The zucchini should be tender and lightly caramelized, while the corn should be slightly golden.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Remove the pan from the oven.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and serve immediately.