Easy Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
Make this incredibly tender and flaky salmon tonight. This sheet pan recipe combines fresh lemon, rich garlic, and butter for a quick, restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Arrange the thin lemon slices on top of the buttered salmon.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The exact time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
- Serve immediately. This is a perfect healthy fish meal for your family dinner.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of paprika or a dash of your favorite seasoning blend over the butter mixture.
- If you want a slightly crispier top, briefly place the salmon under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- This recipe works well with asparagus or broccoli roasted right on the same sheet pan alongside the salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95