Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
A flavorful and effortless sheet pan dinner featuring salmon baked with lemon, garlic, and a rich buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 1.75 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
- 5 cloves garlic, finely pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for the perfect baking environment.
- Place the salmon on a sheet of foil with the skin-side down, creating a lovely platform for all the flavors to come.
- Nestle the thin lemon slices underneath the salmon, spaced evenly.
- In a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl, combine the butter and heat on high until melted, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic into the melted butter.
- Evenly season your salmon with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Seal up the foil around the salmon, crimping or pinching it together.
- Bake for about 17 minutes. The aroma will have you salivating!
- Remove from the oven and carefully open the packet to expose the salmon.
- Spoon the reserved buttery mixture over the salmon and broil for about 5 to 10 minutes until golden.
- Optionally, garnish with finely chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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