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Easy sheet pan salmon dinner with roasted potatoes and chickpeas, garnished with yogurt sauce and herbs.
Alyssa

Easy Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner

Beautiful sheet pan salmon with tender potatoes and crispy chickpeas all served with an herby yogurt sauce. This easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 526

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby potatoes (gold or rainbow work wonderfully!)
  • 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 medium red onion (halved and sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 30 ounces salmon (cut into 4 or 6 filets)
  • 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup fresh leafy herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, dill and/or chives)
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 to 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
  • extra chopped parsley and dill
  • extra lemon zest
  • 3 to 4 cups arugula (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, add the spices: paprika, cumin, garlic powder, turmeric, thyme, salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Place potatoes, chickpeas and onions on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture. Toss until well coated then spread into an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Place the yogurt, leafy herbs, garlic, lemon juice and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until well combined, about 30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Set aside until ready to serve.
  5. Drizzle the salmon with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and rub into the flesh of the salmon. Evenly sprinkle the remaining spice mixture on the salmon.
  6. Once potatoes and chickpeas are done cooking, remove from the oven and gently flip and push to the edges, making space for the salmon. Add salmon fillets wherever you can fit them and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes until salmon is perfectly cooked to your liking.
  7. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with a few tablespoons of the herby yogurt sauce. Add on feta crumbles, lemon zest and extra dill and parsley. Serve over a bed of arugula and more sauce if desired.