Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe
This Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. The combination of zesty lemon, savory garlic, and rich butter creates a mouthwatering glaze that perfectly complements the tender salmon fillet. With minimal prep and cook time, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- 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: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 1.5 to 1.75 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
Lemon Butter Mixture:
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 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
Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the Salmon: Place the salmon on a sheet of foil with the skin-side down. Nestle lemon slices underneath the salmon.
- Make the Butter Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, then stir in lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Pour most of the mixture over the salmon.
- Season and Seal: Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Seal the foil around the salmon to create a packet and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Bake: Place the foil pack on a baking sheet and bake for about 17 minutes.
- Broil: Open the foil packet, spoon the reserved butter mixture over the salmon, and broil for 5-10 minutes until golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a stronger garlic flavor, increase the amount of garlic cloves used.
- Adjust honey to your desired level of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Sheet Pan, Salmon, Lemon, Garlic, Butter, Easy, Quick, Weeknight Dinner
