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Best Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon – Easy Sheet Pan Recipe!

Bright, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is the perfect dinner for busy nights. Juicy salmon fillets and roasted vegetables are bathed in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce and cooked together on one pan. With minimal prep and clean-up, this dish is a delicious, healthy choice that’s ready in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon and Vegetables:
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preheat the Oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy clean-up.
Prepare the Vegetables:
  1. Place halved baby potatoes on one side of the sheet pan.
  2. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
  1. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Assemble the Sheet Pan:
  1. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and push the potatoes to one side.
  2. Place the salmon fillets in the center and arrange the asparagus, red bell peppers, and zucchini around the salmon.
  3. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and black pepper.
Add the Sauce:
  1. Generously brush the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Reserve a small amount for drizzling after baking.
Bake the Salmon and Vegetables:
  1. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  2. For a slightly crispy finish, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Garnish and Serve:
  1. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and drizzle the reserved sauce over the salmon and vegetables.
  2. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh salmon and vegetables yield the best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust the Vegetables: Swap out the listed vegetables for your favorites, such as green beans, Brussels sprouts, or cherry tomatoes.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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