Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe
This Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe delivers a perfectly cooked, flavorful salmon fillet infused with zesty lemon, rich garlic butter, and a touch of honey. It’s an easy, healthy, and elegant meal ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Seasoning
- 1.5 to 1.75 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- 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)
Garnish
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic, stirring well to mix all the flavors.
- Season the salmon: Place the skin-on salmon fillet skin-side down on a lined sheet pan. Sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper evenly over the surface.
- Arrange lemon slices: Lay thin lemon slices over the top of the salmon to infuse it with bright citrus flavor during cooking.
- Pour sauce over salmon: Drizzle the prepared lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon and lemon slices, ensuring the fish is well coated.
- Bake the salmon: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven, garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful dish.
Notes
- Skin-on salmon helps keep the fish moist during baking and is easy to remove after cooking.
- Adjust honey quantity for sweeter or more tangy flavor.
- For extra crispiness, broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 2 days.
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