Sheet Pan Barbecue Glazed Salmon with Potatoes and Broccoli
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Some nights you just need dinner to be simple, dependable, and done without a lot of thinking—and this sheet pan BBQ salmon with potatoes and broccoli checks every box.
This easy sheet pan salmon dinner is made with salmon brushed in barbecue sauce, roasted potatoes, and broccoli, all cooked together on one pan. It’s a simple method that keeps things low-effort and makes cleanup easy. The potatoes roast first so they get tender, then the salmon and broccoli finish everything off—all in about 30 minutes, making this a dependable quick and easy weeknight dinner for families.
A Sheet Pan Dinner that Basically Makes Itself, Yay!
Salmon is one of those dinners my family always gets excited about. I’m not totally sure why, but I’m not about to question it. Over time, I’ve found that salmon pairs really well with sweeter flavors, so slathering it with a sweet barbecue sauce and roasting it just felt right. As it turns out, barbecue sauce and salmon are a match made in heaven—and one of the easiest and tastiest ways to make salmon.
Once I figured out the salmon part, I wanted to keep the rest of the meal just as simple. We already love potatoes with barbecue sauce (and if you’ve never dipped fries in BBQ sauce, you really should—it’s so good). Potatoes and broccoli are safe bets for my kids, so they were an easy choice to turn this into a full sheet pan dinner. The only trick is knowing that potatoes need more time to roast, which is why they go into the oven first so they can get tender before the salmon and broccoli are added.
What I love most is how everything finishes together on one pan. The potatoes get golden, the broccoli turns perfectly tender, and the salmon stays juicy with that sticky barbecue glaze.
A couple small tips I’ve learned along the way make this even easier. Asking the butcher to remove the skin from the salmon makes serving so much simpler, and cutting the potatoes into evenly sized pieces helps them cook at the same rate. And don’t skip the broiler at the end—it’s my favorite little trick. A few minutes under the broiler crisps everything up and caramelizes the barbecue sauce into that sticky, flavorful glaze that makes this dinner extra good.
If you’re looking for more quick and easy salmon dinners, my Bruschetta Salmon is fresh and simple, and my Gingery Brown Sugar Soy Glazed Salmon is another family favorite that comes together fast—both great options when you need a yummy 30-minute salmon dinner.
Now let’s get into how to make this simple sheet pan BBQ salmon with potatoes and broccoli.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Please note that these pictures are meant to provide a helpful visual overview of the recipe. Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!
See how easy that is? Simple, effective, dinner is done—and this kind of cooking is what helps me spend more time with my kids instead of stressing in the kitchen. I hope meals like this help make your evenings easier too, and if you give it a try, I’d love to hear about it in the comments or connect with you on Facebook and Instagram. Enjoy!
Sheet Pan BBQ Glazed Salmon with Potatoes and Broccoli
This sheet pan BBQ salmon with potatoes and broccoli is an easy 30-minute dinner made with simple ingredients. A quick, family-friendly meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 5 salmon fillets (about 5–6 oz each)
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the potatoes:
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the broccoli:
- 2 large heads broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup or lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking. Add 1½ lbs halved baby potatoes to the pan and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Spread into an even layer and roast for 15 minutes.
- While the potatoes roast, stir together ¾ cup BBQ sauce with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl.
- After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Push the potatoes to one side and add 2 large heads of broccoli florets directly onto the pan. Drizzle the broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon salt, then gently toss with your hands right on the pan. Place 5 salmon fillets in the center or wherever they fit best. Brush the salmon evenly with the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, the broccoli is tender, and the potatoes are golden and cooked through.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to caramelize the BBQ sauce on the salmon. Serve immediately, adding extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 3949Total Fat: 235gSaturated Fat: 45gUnsaturated Fat: 189gCholesterol: 1154mgSodium: 2048mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 5gSugar: 15gProtein: 402g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated. Use as an approximation only.
