Easy Salmon Dinner for One (Sheet Pan)

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This single-serve salmon dinner couldn't be easier to make, and doesn't involve a sink full of dishes! 🙂 It's oven roasted on a single sheet pan and features fresh, simple ingredients including new potatoes and green beans.

A white plate with baked salmon topped with a lemon slice, roasted potato and green beans, set on top of a folded blue and beige napkin with a fork beside the plate.

If cooking salmon for one feels oddly intimidating, I get it. I used to think there was some secret rule everyone else knows but I didn't. Spoiler: there isn't. I'll break it all down in this practically foolproof recipe.

This easy dinner recipe is perfect for weeknights or really anytime you're craving a warm, tastes-fancy-but-isn't dinner. I make this one all the time and still haven't gotten tired of it!

🌿 Ingredients

Many larger grocery stores sell single-portion salmon fillets in the fish department which already have the skin removed. Skin-on salmon is fine too (it is easy to remove after cooking.)

Feel free to use any kind of potatoes or sweet potatoes. I like new potatoes because a couple are just perfect for this single-serve dinner. You could also swap a different veggie for the green beans; I often use asparagus as well and it's delicious.

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

⚙️ Equipment recommendation

A sheet pan (affiliate link) lined with parchment paper makes this salmon dinner super easy and avoids extra cleanup afterward. 🙂

📝 Instructions

A black-handled knife rests on a white cutting board next to chopped pieces of red and yellow new potatoes. — Wash and dice the potatoes into small bite-sized pieces; no need to peel.

A pile of freshly trimmed green beans and a knife are placed on a white cutting board with a black border. — Wash and trim the green beans.

Diced and seasoned red and yellow new potatoes in a stainless steel mixing bowl. — Season the potatoes and roast for 12 minutes at **425°F** (**220°C**) on a sheet pan.

Seasoned bright green beans in a large stainless steel mixing bowl. — Meanwhile, season the green beans in the same bowl.

A raw salmon fillet seasoned with sea salt and black pepper on a white cutting board with black edges. — Wash and season the salmon, and also sprinkle with a little garlic powder.

A piece of raw salmon, fresh green beans, and slightly roasted potatoes are arranged separately on parchment paper lined baking sheet. — Add the green beans and salmon to the the pan and roast for 12-14 minutes.

💭 FAQ

Can I make this recipe in an air fryer?

Yes! Roast the potatoes at 400°F for 10 minutes first, then add the salmon and green beans for another 8-10 minutes.

Can I use frozen salmon?

Absolutely; just make sure to thaw fully and pat dry. Add 1-2 extra minutes or cooking time if it's thick.

🍳 Recipe

A white plate with baked salmon topped with a lemon slice and roasted potato and green beans, set on a blue striped napkin. A fork is placed beside the plate.

Easy Salmon Dinner for One (Sheet Pan)

Allison Campbell

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This quick and easy sheet-pan salmon dinner makes a single serving with minimal cleanup and simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights!

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Prep Time 6

Cook Time 24

Total Time 30

Servings: 1

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 671

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 small new potatoes yellow or red, diced
1 cup green beans trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil divided
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 salmon fillet about 5 ounces (see notes)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 lemon wedge for serving

Equipment

Method

Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a small sheet pan or baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Then, wash the veggies, dice the potatoes and trim the green beans.
2 small new potatoes, 1 cup green beans
Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread them on one side of the pan and roast for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the and season the green beans in the same bowl and set aside.
1 tablespoon olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
Wash the salmon and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
1 salmon fillet, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Remove the pan from the oven and add the green beans and salmon (skin side down if it has skin.) Roast again for 12-14 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and the potatoes are golden.
Squeeze lemon over the salmon and serve everything on one plate. For skin-on salmon, simply slide a metal spatula in between the flesh and skin to remove. Enjoy!
1 lemon wedge

Nutrition

Calories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 43gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 2539mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 838IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Salmon: Look for fresh, single-portion salmon fillets in the fish department; a skin-on salmon portion or a frozen and thawed fillet is fine as well.

Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers keep 1-2 days refrigerated.

Substitutions: Swap green beans with broccoli or asparagus; potatoes with a small sweet potato.

Variations: Add a drizzle of honey mustard to the salmon or toss veggies with balsamic vinegar before roasting.

Meal prep: Make a second fillet and enjoy cold over salad the next day.

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🌡️ Food safety tips

Cook fish until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Properly cooked fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Keep raw fish separate from other foods and use dedicated prep tools when possible.
Wash hands, knives, and cutting surfaces after handling raw seafood.
Refrigerate cooked fish and leftovers within 2 hours.

For more food safety guidance, visit foodsafety.gov.