Description
A simple, healthy, and delicious Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining. Juicy salmon baked in a lemon garlic butter sauce, paired with roasted vegetables, makes this an effortless one-pan meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Vegetables:
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (or dried oregano, basil, and thyme mix)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. - Prepare Vegetables
Toss potatoes, green beans, bell pepper, and zucchini in olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Spread evenly on the sheet pan with potatoes cut-side down. - Make Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey (if using), Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. - Add Salmon to the Pan
Push vegetables to the edges of the sheet pan, creating space for salmon. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and brush with the lemon garlic butter sauce. - Bake
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Stir vegetables halfway for even cooking. - Serve
Plate salmon and vegetables, drizzle remaining lemon garlic butter, and garnish with fresh parsley or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently at 350°F or in a skillet over medium-low heat. Avoid microwaving to prevent drying.
- Variations:
- Swap vegetables for broccoli, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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