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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: Quick & Delicious Weeknight Dinner Recipe

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This Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe offers a quick and delicious meal perfect for weeknights, featuring tender salmon fillets baked and broiled with a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Salmon Fillet (skin-on recommended)
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tbsp Honey (adjust based on preference)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium Lemon Slices (nestle under salmon)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare Baking Pan: Line the baking pan with aluminum foil, then place the salmon fillet skin-side down in the center of the foil.
  3. Add Lemon Slices: Nestle fresh lemon slices underneath the salmon fillet.
  4. Make Butter Mixture: In a microwave-safe container, melt the unsalted butter, then stir in lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic.
  5. Season Salmon: Pour three-quarters of the buttery mixture over the salmon and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  6. Marinate: Fold the foil to create a pocket and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Bake Salmon: Bake for approximately 17 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Broil: Remove the top layer of foil and broil for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  9. Add Remaining Butter Mix: Spoon the remaining buttery mixture over the salmon while under the broiler.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust kosher salt and honey to taste according to preference.
  • Using skin-on salmon is recommended for better flavor and moisture retention.
  • Marinating the salmon in the foil pocket enhances flavor before baking.

Keywords: lemon garlic salmon, sheet pan salmon, easy salmon recipe, baked salmon, quick dinner

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