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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Close-up of a perfectly cooked salmon fillet glazed with garlic butter and fresh herbs.
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Make restaurant-quality salmon tonight with this easy sheet pan recipe. This dish combines tender, flaky salmon with a rich lemon garlic butter glaze, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper to create the glaze.
  4. Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, spreading it to cover the surface.
  5. Place a thin slice of fresh lemon on top of each fillet, if desired.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a complete meal, add asparagus or broccoli florets to the sheet pan alongside the salmon during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • If you prefer a sweeter glaze, add 1 teaspoon of honey to the butter mixture before brushing it onto the fish.
  • This recipe works well for achieving juicy, flaky salmon every time you cook it.

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