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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets baked to perfection and finished with a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce. With a simple preparation involving marinating, baking, and broiling, it makes for a delicious and elegant meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Salmon and Toppings

  • 1.5 to 1.75 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
  • 1 lemon (sliced into thin rounds)
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnishing)

Butter Mixture

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
  • 5 cloves garlic (finely pressed or minced; or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Foil: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lay the salmon skin-side down on a large sheet of foil placed on a sheet pan. Fold up the edges of the foil about 2 inches to create a shallow bowl for the buttery mixture.
  2. Add Lemon Slices: Nestle thin lemon slices evenly underneath the salmon, spreading them around the fillet for balanced citrus flavor.
  3. Melt Butter Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter on high for about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
  4. Coat Salmon: Pour or spoon about three-quarters of the butter mixture over the salmon, reserving the rest for later use.
  5. Season: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the salmon to season.
  6. Seal Foil Packet: Cover the salmon with another sheet of foil and crimp the edges tightly to seal the packet, keeping it as airtight as possible. For enhanced flavor, let it marinate for 10 to 15 minutes if time allows.
  7. Bake: Place the foil packet on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes until the salmon is nearly cooked through.
  8. Expose Salmon: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, carefully open or remove the top foil to expose the salmon while keeping the edges raised to contain the buttery juices.
  9. Prepare to Broil: Set your oven to high broil.
  10. Add Remaining Butter Sauce: Spoon the reserved buttery mixture over the salmon if desired, being careful not to add too much liquid to avoid leakage.
  11. Broil: Broil the salmon for 5 to 10 minutes or until the top surface turns golden and slightly caramelized to your liking.
  12. Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salmon and serve immediately for a bright, fresh finish.

Notes

  • You can marinate the salmon in the butter mixture for 10-15 minutes before baking to enhance flavors.
  • Adjust honey and garlic quantities according to your sweetness and pungency preference.
  • Use fresh lemon slices for best flavor; avoid bottled lemon juice in the topping slices.
  • If you prefer skinless salmon, you can use fillets without skin, but skin helps keep the fish moist during cooking.
  • Broiling time may vary depending on your oven; watch closely to avoid burning the top.
  • Leftover buttery sauce is delicious drizzled over steamed vegetables or rice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/sheet-pan-lemon-garlic-butter-salmon-recipe/