Sheet Pan Pesto Fish and Potatoes

In search of a delicious yet healthy weekday dinner with minimal cleanup? Look no further than this sheet pan pesto fish and potatoes recipe!

Sheet pan meals are one of my favorite ways to prepare dinner for a number of reasons.  First, there is usually minimal cleanup involved with sheet pan meals, since there is only one pan being used in the cooking process.  Also, the dishes that you do dirty while preparing the meal can be cleaned while your meal is in the oven.  This is great because it makes cleaning up after dinner a breeze!

This recipe combines some of Julian and my favorite flavors.  We both enjoy white fish for its great flavor and lighter texture.  Julian also loves potatoes, while I am all about that fresh basil pesto!  I decided to combine these elements into this sheet pan pesto fish and potatoes as a fun and healthy take on fish and chips!

Tips to Make the Best Sheet Pan Meal

While the full recipe details are available below, here are some tips to consider when making sheet pan meals.

• Preheat Oven: a common mistake that new chefs often make is to not preheat their oven sufficiently.  You want to give the oven enough time to reach your cooking temperature.  This is important because it ensures that your food will cook evenly and will be ready in the suggested time in the recipe.
• Parchment paper:  I recommend lining your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat if you have one.  This is super helpful because it makes cleaning your sheet pan after dinner much easier.  I used to skip this step, and I spent way more time cleaning than necessary!
• Oven Configuration: it is generally best to not over fill your oven.  This is because the more you have in your oven, the longer it will take to cook everything properly.  I prefer to place my meals on the middle rack to cook without other foods in there.  This allows the meal to cook evenly and quicker.

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