Description
This easy sheet pan lemon garlic salmon with buttery lemon sauce delivers a flavorful, fuss-free dinner perfect for weeknights. Fresh salmon fillets are seasoned and baked alongside optional asparagus or potatoes, then drizzled with a tangy, rich butter, garlic, and lemon sauce. The one-pan method keeps cleanup minimal while ensuring the salmon stays tender and infused with bright citrus and aromatic garlic. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe brings gourmet flair to your table with simple ingredients and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment, then brush with olive oil.
2. Melt butter in a small bowl or saucepan, then whisk in minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
3. Pat salmon fillets dry, place skin-side down on the prepared pan, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Brush each fillet generously with the lemon garlic butter, then arrange asparagus or potatoes around the salmon if using.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and reaches 125–130°F (52–54°C) internal temperature. For crisp edges, broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
6. Let salmon rest for a few minutes so the sauce thickens slightly, then spoon any remaining buttery lemon sauce over the fillets.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges, rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: sheet pan salmon, lemon garlic salmon, buttery lemon sauce, lemon butter salmon, garlic butter salmon, easy salmon recipe, one pan dinner, roasted asparagus, weeknight dinner