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Walnut Crusted Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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48 minutes mins
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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 08/14/2017Updated: 08/14/2023

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This Walnut Crusted Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner is going to be your next dinner home run. It's full of fall flavors and super easy for a busy weeknight -- it will be your new go-to dinner! Get the easy sheet pan dinner recipe on RachelCooks.com!

This walnut crusted salmon sheet pan dinner is going to be your next dinnertime home run. It’s full of fall flavors and super easy for a busy weeknight. It will be your new go-to dinner!

Recipe Overview

Why you’ll love it: A one pan dinner recipe that includes meat, vegetables and potato is always welcome.

How long it takes: about 45 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: sheet pan
Servings: 4

Overhead view of walnut crusted salmon on a sheet pan with vegetables, a fork is flaking salmon.
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  • 1 Recipe Overview
  • 2 One-Pan Walnut Crusted Salmon with Veggies
  • 3 Why You’ll Love This Baked Salmon Recipe
  • 4 Easy Clean-Up!
  • 5 Ingredients You’ll Need
  • 6 How to Make Walnut Crusted Salmon
  • 7 Make-Ahead Ideas
  • 8 Storage & Reheating Tips
  • 9 More Sheet Pan Dinners
  • 10 Get the Recipe: Walnut Crusted Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

One-Pan Walnut Crusted Salmon with Veggies

When you hear your husband say repeatedly, “This is the best salmon I’ve ever had,” you know you hit a home run. He still talks about it, weeks later. And I’ll let you in on a little secret: this walnut crusted salmon is ridiculously easy to prepare. Can I get an “AMEN” for sheet pan dinners? I’m in love with them. They’re SO easy and you only make one pan dirty. It’s heavenly.

I’m kind of easing us into fall with this one. I’m not quite ready. However, this recipe, along with my almond crusted salmon, is tantalizing enough to board the fall train a few weeks early. And let’s be honest, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and apples are good year-round, not just in the fall. Right?!?

Salmon topped with walnuts and surrounded with colorful vegetables.

Why You’ll Love This Baked Salmon Recipe

If you’re not quite ready to hop on the autumn train, make sure to bookmark or pin or print this one out because it’s perfection for back-to-school days. Here’s why you’ll love it:

  • Quick. It’s ready in about 45 minutes, but with only 15 minutes of prep time.
  • Easy clean-up. Baking protein and veggies on the same pan means fewer pans to clean! A trusty sheet pan recipe is a must for busy weeknights, and this one is a winner.
  • So flavorful! This salmon baked beneath a decadent and delicious walnut crust feels like comfort food, and it’s good for you, too! The rich, buttery flavors of the crushed walnuts and tender, juicy salmon are next-level.
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Easy Clean-Up!

Lining your pan with parchment paper sheets makes clean up super easy! I love these sheets more than a roll because they’re the perfect size and don’t curl up.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this salmon sheet pan recipe. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for the full details and amounts!

  • Sweet Potato, Apple, and Brussels Sprouts: The ultimate fall medley! Cut up the sweet potatoes and apples, and trim and chop the sprouts in half.
  • Shallots: I used whole shallots in this recipe. If you don’t have them on hand or don’t feel like peeling them (I feel you on that), red onions or Vidalias would be great substitutes. Make sure to cut them into roughly the same size as your other vegetables.
  • Salmon: You’ll need a 1-pound salmon fillet for this recipe. If you prefer larger portions (more than 4 oz.), buy a larger fillet.
  • Walnuts: They are chopped finely and used to coat the salmon. Other types of nuts can be substituted if you don’t care for walnuts. Try pecans, almonds, or pistachios.
  • Maple Syrup and Olive Oil: Good quality olive oil and real maple syrup bring flavor, crispness, and caramelization to the fish, and help the seasoning adhere.
  • Seasoning: This salmon recipe uses a simple seasoning of paprika, salt, and pepper.
Salmon on a sheet pan, flaked to show texture. Vegetables surround meat.

How to Make Walnut Crusted Salmon

The trick to this sheet pan dinner is that you have to give the vegetables a head start. Salmon cooks quickly, so you don’t want to put it on the pan right away.

  • Cook the vegetables. Get the vegetables (not the apples, yet!) tossed in olive oil and roast at 425ºF for 15 minutes. Giving the vegetables time in the oven first is the perfect opportunity to prep the salmon and make the walnut mixture to put on top. You can also use the time to chop up the apple.
  • Make the walnut mixture. Whisk together Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, olive oil, a touch of paprika, crunchy walnuts, and salt and pepper. It’s a sauce, a crunchy topping, and extra protein all in one and I LOVE IT. I use a similar glaze in my five-ingredient baked salmon – it’s always a go-to recipe!
  • Cook the salmon. Take the veggies out of the oven, push them to the sides of the pan, and add the salmon. Spoon the walnut mixture over top and return the pan to the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, and serve.
Salmon with maple syrup walnut topping, on a sheet pan with sweet potatoes, apples, shallots, brussels sprouts.

Make-Ahead Ideas

Chop shallots, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts up to two days in advance and keep them in a zip-top bag or an airtight container in the fridge.

Storage & Reheating Tips

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Reheat: Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, or in the oven at 400ºF for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Get the Recipe: Walnut Crusted Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

4.60 from 37 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 33 minutes mins
Total Time: 48 minutes mins
4 servings
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This walnut crusted salmon sheet pan dinner is going to be your next favorite weeknight meal. It's full of fall flavors and super easy, baked on the same pan as your favorite fall veggies!

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into ½ to 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
  • 6 shallots, ends trimmed off, peeled and cut in half (or about the same size as the potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 16 oz. salmon
  • ⅔ cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons coarse ground mustard
  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste
  • 1 large apple, cut into similar size cubes as sweet potatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and shallots with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread on sheet pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse salmon and pat dry. Prepare walnut mixture in a small bowl, stirring together walnuts, mustard, maple syrup, 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • After 15 minutes, toss vegetables to flip them, and push them to the edges of the pan to make room for the salmon. Place salmon on pan and spoon walnut mixture on top. Sprinkle chopped apples on the vegetables, around the salmon.
  • Return sheet pan to oven and cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until fish is flaky or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (measure with an instant-read thermometer in the thickest portion of the salmon).

Notes

  • You can peel the sweet potato or leave the skin on. If you leave the skin on, be sure to scrub it well with a brush and water.
  • Salmon will cook faster if you cut it into smaller portions. It may take longer if it’s a thicker filet. Use an instant read thermometer if you’re unsure. There is no better meat thermometer than this one. 
  • If desired, another type of nut can be substituted for the walnuts. Try pecans, almonds, or pistachios.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 574kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 360mg, Potassium: 1602mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 13020IU, Vitamin C: 105mg, Calcium: 145mg, Iron: 4mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
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  1. Mandy Pfaller says

    June 28, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was AMAZING! I made this for my mom’s birthday dinner, and it was a big hit. My dad, who dislikes walnuts and made a face at all the ingredients I was using, cleared his plate and went back for seconds. This was a definite win in my book. The salmon was perfectly flaky with just the right amount of sweetness and the mix of apples and veggies was great. We will definitely be making this recipe again!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      June 28, 2021 at 9:39 pm

      I’m so glad you all liked it! It looks perfect! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

      Reply
  2. David Lewis Jones says

    April 22, 2021 at 8:56 am

    Would this work with rainbow trout or any other fish besides salmon?  Maybe needs to be a fish of similar thickness to the salmon?

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 28, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      Yes, I think that would work great!

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    October 2, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Omg i just made the salmon but this was amazing!! I cooked a little.longer and finished under the broiler which made it perfect for my preferences. Def try this at least once. I will be making this again. I also cooked the salmon in a cedar plank. I wish I could post a photo.

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      October 5, 2020 at 6:05 am

      So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I bet it was phenomenal on a cedar plant!

      Reply
  4. Barbara says

    July 29, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    This is FANTASTIC!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      July 30, 2020 at 8:47 am

      Thanks so much, Barbara!

      Reply
  5. Tammy says

    November 22, 2019 at 10:31 pm

    Made this tonight for my son and I with coho I caught myself. Instead of the veggies suggested I did a rice pilaf with green beans, apples, n cranberries.
    We luvd it!! Thx. 

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 24, 2019 at 10:48 am

      Sounds delish! I’m so glad you liked it! thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!

      Reply
  6. Kara says

    March 27, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    Made this tonight with syrup from ACS.
    WOW, delicious!!!!  I have a hard time finding a way to cook salmon not on the grillthat tastes good.  This was a winner.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      March 28, 2019 at 10:00 pm

      Ahhh that makes me so happy! Thank you for leaving a comment!

      Reply
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