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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A moist and flaky salmon fillet baked to perfection with a vibrant lemon garlic butter sauce, all on a single sheet pan for easy cleanup.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 to 1.75 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
  • 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely pressed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Place the salmon on a sheet of foil with the skin side down.
  3. Raise the edges of the foil to contain the buttery mixture.
  4. Nestle lemon slices underneath the salmon.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and stir in the lemon juice, honey, and garlic.
  6. Pour about three-quarters of the mixture over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Seal the foil tightly.
  8. Optionally, marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  9. Bake for about 17 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and open the foil carefully.
  11. Set the oven to Hi broil.
  12. Spoon reserved buttery mixture over salmon if desired.
  13. Broil for about 5 to 10 minutes until golden.
  14. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes after cooking for moisture redistribution.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 43g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg