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Oven baked salmon fillets with roasted vegetables including potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and onions topped with lemon slices on a tray

Oven Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables & Lemon Dill Sauce

This oven baked salmon with roasted vegetables is a flavorful sheet pan meal featuring tender salmon fillets, seasoned vegetables, and a creamy lemon dill sauce. It’s easy to prepare, visually appealing, and perfect for a balanced and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ lemon Juice (Big Lemon)
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • salt (to taste)
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 500 g baby potatoes
  • 2 carrots (sliced)
  • 2 red onions (chopped)
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp ground red pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4-5 tbsp olive oil
For the Lemon Dill Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 280 ml milk (whole milk preffered)
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Method
 

Marinate the Salmon
  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, parsley, and spices.
  2. Coat the salmon fillets evenly with the marinade.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. Boil baby potatoes and sliced carrots until slightly tender (not fully soft).
  2. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  3. Add onions, spices, and olive oil.
  4. Toss well to coat evenly.
Bake the Salmon and Vegetables
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
  2. Spread vegetables on a baking tray.
  3. Place marinated salmon on top.
  4. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
  5. Increase temperature to 210°C (410°F) for the last 5 minutes for a crisp finish.
Prepare the Lemon Dill Sauce
  1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté briefly.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring continuously until thickened.
  5. Add lemon juice, mustard, and dill.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve
  1. Plate the salmon with roasted vegetables.
  2. Drizzle the warm lemon dill sauce over the top.
  3. Serve immediately.