Description
Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and easy recipe that delivers a restaurant-quality meal in just 30 minutes. This gluten-free dish features flaky salmon coated in a rich, buttery lemon-garlic glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz Salmon Fillet
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 slice Fresh Lemon
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange salmon on foil, skin-side down.
- Place lemon slices under the salmon.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Combine butter with lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic.
- Pour three-quarters of the butter mixture over the salmon.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Seal foil tightly around salmon to marinate for up to 15 minutes.
- Bake for 17 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Remove foil and broil for 5-10 minutes for a golden finish, watching closely.
- Garnish with remaining butter mixture and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted asparagus for a balanced meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For crispier skin, broil skin-side up for the last few minutes.
- Use fresh lemons and garlic for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 675 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg