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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon – Dinner in Just 30 Minutes

A quick and delicious Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon Fillet skin-on helps retain moisture
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground is best
For the Lemon Garlic Butter
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 Tbsp Honey can substitute with maple syrup
For Garnish
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to wrap your salmon completely.
  3. Arrange fresh lemon slices beneath the salmon on the foil.
  4. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic.
  5. Season the salmon fillet generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  6. Drizzle the lemon garlic butter mixture over the seasoned salmon.
  7. Seal the foil tightly around the salmon.
  8. Place the sealed foil packet on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 17 minutes.
  9. Remove the top layer of the foil and broil for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden.
  10. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, enjoy fresh, but leftovers can be stored properly for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.

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