Grab a baking sheet and whip up some delicious summer dinner recipes. Dark green, orange and red vegetables like dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots and tomatoes are not only packed with anti-inflammatory properties, but they’re all in season right now. Plus, some of these recipes feature salmon, which is rich in omega-3s that help reduce inflammation. Recipes like Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans and Sheet Pan Shrimp and Beets are healthy, flavorful and easy to make.
Sheet Pan Orange Apricot Drumstick
A sweet and savory glaze and a colorful assortment of vegetables transform ordinary chicken thighs into a satisfying meal.
Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Green Beans
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Think of this sheet pan teriyaki salmon dinner as a no-stir stir fry, but instead, rice and veggies are toasted on a hot sheet pan along with green beans and salmon drizzled in a sweet teriyaki glaze.
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Beets
For this easy sheet pan dinner, roast the beets in the oven while you prep the shrimp and kale. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds for a little extra crunch.
Grilled Fish Tacos with Avocado
In this five-ingredient recipe, fish fillets are tossed in flavorful seasonings and baked instead of fried. You can use any type of flaky white fish, but the best strategy is to be flexible and choose whatever type looks freshest that day.
Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Broccoli and White Beans
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
This hassle-free dish can be prepared on two baking sheets for easy prep and cleanup, and features a lemon broccoli mix, tender gnocchi, and rich cannellini beans, all seasoned with a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken with Carrots and Baby Bok Choy
Rachel Marek
This sheet pan dinner features roasted chicken thighs, baby bok choy, and roasted carrots in a sweet sesame glaze. The Sriracha has a mild heat, but if you want to increase the heat, add more Sriracha sauce.
Sheet Pan Carrot and Broccoli Teriyaki Tofu
All it takes is one baking sheet and 35 minutes to have a flavorful vegetarian dinner on the table. Roast the carrots in the oven first so they’re cooked through, then finish off with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce to bring it all together.
Roasted salmon with smoky chickpeas and greens
This recipe features two anti-inflammatory ingredients, kale and salmon, a beautiful herb-packed dressing, and crunchy chickpeas, making it a dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
Pistachio roasted salmon and broccoli
This easy roasted salmon and broccoli dinner is quick enough to make for a weeknight dinner, yet elegant enough to serve to guests.
Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa
Sometimes simple is best, and this dish is proof of that: Tender, mildly flavored, buttery sea bass is paired with a bright, citrus salsa for a fantastic meal that comes together in just 20 minutes.
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Broccoli
Bree Goldman
These sweet and savory Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are served with veggies cooked on the same sheet pan as the chicken, making them the perfect weeknight dinner.
Ginger-fried salmon and broccoli
Here, a ginger-sesame sauce serves as both a deglaze for the salmon and a flavor enhancer for the broccoli, making the result quick to prepare yet flavorful.
