Description
A simple and flavorful sheet pan meal with salmon, lemon, garlic, and butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets on the pan.
- Mix melted butter and minced garlic, then brush over salmon.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for best results.
- Adjust cooking time for thicker fillets.
- Substitute olive oil for butter if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: sheet pan lemon garlic butter salmon, easy salmon recipe, baked salmon