Salmon Potato Skillet Dish

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This dish combines tender salmon pieces with golden baby potatoes and a colorful mix of vegetables cooked in olive oil and aromatic spices. The salmon is gently folded in and cooked until just done, then finished with lemon juice and fresh parsley for brightness. The method stretches smaller portions into a satisfying balanced skillet meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor. It offers a wholesome, pescatarian-friendly option with minimal preparation and cleanup.

Updated on Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:09:00 GMT
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A flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender salmon pieces, golden potatoes, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for stretching a smaller portion of salmon into a satisfying, balanced dish.

I discovered this dish on a busy weeknight when I only had a small fillet of salmon left. Pairing it with lots of potatoes and veggies let me create a hearty, colorful skillet meal that quickly became a go-to in my kitchen.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillet: 150 g, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Baby potatoes: 300 g, quartered
  • Red bell pepper: 1 small, diced
  • Zucchini: 1 small, sliced
  • Red onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
  • Green beans: 100 g, trimmed and halved
  • Olive oil: 2 tbsp
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
  • Dried thyme: ½ tsp
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper: to taste
  • Lemon: 1, cut into wedges
  • Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

Boil Potatoes:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quartered potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
Sauté Onions and Peppers:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
Add Zucchini and Beans:
Add zucchini and green beans, and cook for another 3 minutes.
Crisp Potatoes:
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add the remaining oil and the drained potatoes. Cook for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until potatoes are golden and crisp.
Add Aromatics:
Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook Salmon:
Gently fold in the salmon pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cover. Cook for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until salmon is just cooked through.
Finish and Serve:
Remove from heat. Squeeze lemon wedges over the skillet and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired.
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Everyone in my family enjoys the crispy potatoes and mellow salmon, and it always sparks conversation about stretching our ingredients to make something flavorful for everyone.

Required Tools

Large skillet with lid, pot for boiling potatoes, knife and cutting board, slotted spoon

Allergen Information

Contains fish (salmon). Verify labels for any packaged spices if allergies are a concern.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 370, Total Fat: 15 g, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Protein: 20 g

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This skillet is best served hot and fresh. Add a squeeze of lemon just before eating for a bright finish.

Salmon Potato Skillet Dish

Tender salmon and golden potatoes cooked with vibrant vegetables in one skillet, perfect for a quick meal.

Time to Prep
15 mins
Time to Cook
25 mins
Full Prep Time
40 mins
Created By Samantha Reeves


Skill Level Easy

Culinary Tradition Modern European

Portion 2 Serving Size

Dietary Details No Dairy, No Gluten

What You Need

Fish

01 5.3 oz salmon fillet, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces

Vegetables & Starch

01 10.6 oz baby potatoes, quartered
02 1 small red bell pepper, diced
03 1 small zucchini, sliced
04 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 3.5 oz green beans, trimmed and halved

Aromatics & Seasoning

01 2 tbsp olive oil
02 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 ½ tsp dried thyme
05 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
06 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Garnish

01 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

Step 01

Boil Potatoes: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quartered potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 02

Sauté Onions and Bell Pepper: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell pepper; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 03

Cook Zucchini and Green Beans: Add zucchini and green beans; cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 04

Brown Potatoes: Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add the remaining oil and the drained potatoes. Cook for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until potatoes are golden and crisp.

Step 05

Add Aromatics and Spices: Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 06

Cook Salmon: Gently fold in the salmon pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cover. Cook for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until salmon is just cooked through.

Step 07

Finish and Garnish: Remove from heat. Squeeze lemon wedges over the skillet and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Step 08

Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Pot for boiling potatoes
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Slotted spoon

Allergy Info

Review every ingredient for allergens and reach out to your doctor with concerns.
  • Contains fish (salmon).
  • Check spice blends for hidden allergens.

Nutrition Info (per portion)

Details offered for informational purposes, not as a substitute for professional health guidance.
  • Calories: 370
  • Fats: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Proteins: 20 g