Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon, a quick and easy dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. In just 30 minutes, you can create this succulent salmon baked to perfection with a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce. Perfectly tender and packed with flavor, this one-pan wonder requires minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings or special occasions. Pair it with your favorite sides like quinoa or roasted vegetables for a nutritious meal that impresses family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 1.75 lbs skin-on salmon fillet
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp honey
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place salmon skin-side down on foil-lined baking sheet.
- Nestle lemon slices around the salmon.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and mix in lemon juice, honey, and garlic.
- Pour three-quarters of the mixture over the salmon; season with salt and pepper.
- Seal foil tightly around the salmon and bake for about 17 minutes.
- Open foil, broil on high for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg