Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon for Easy Dinner Bliss

This Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe combines fresh salmon, zesty lemon, and buttery garlic for a quick, delicious dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marination Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

1 fillet Salmon Skin-on helps retain moisture
1 medium Lemon Sliced
to taste Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Honey Adjust based on sweetness preference
2 cloves Garlic Minced

For Garnishing

to taste Fresh Parsley Optional

Equipment

Baking Sheet
aluminum foil
Microwave-Safe Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lay a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and place salmon fillet skin-side down on the foil.
Nestle fresh lemon slices underneath the salmon.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Mix in lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic.
Drizzle three-quarters of the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
(Optional) Seal the foil tightly and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes.
Once baked, open the foil and spoon the reserved garlic butter sauce over the salmon. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the top is golden.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is quick, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights. Pair with vegetables for a complete meal.

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