Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe
This Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. The combination of zesty lemon, rich butter, and savory garlic elevates the taste of the salmon to a whole new level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- About 1.5 to 1.75 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
Buttery Mixture:
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
- 5 cloves garlic, finely pressed or minced; or to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Prepare the Salmon: Place the salmon on a sheet of foil with the skin-side down.
- Prepare the Buttery Mixture: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe dish and mix in lemon juice, honey, and garlic.
- Coat the Salmon: Pour most of the buttery mixture over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Seal the foil and bake the salmon for about 17 minutes.
- Broil: Open the foil packet, spoon the reserved buttery mixture over the salmon, and broil for 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and honey according to your taste preferences.
- Make sure to seal the foil tightly to keep the salmon moist.
- Watch the salmon closely while broiling to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Sheet Pan Salmon, Lemon Garlic Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe
