Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon
A simple and flavorful sheet pan salmon recipe featuring tender salmon fillets baked with a garlic lemon butter sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets, skin on, about 6 ounces each
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh lemon slices, for garnish
Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Place the salmon fillets skin side down on the prepared sheet pan.
Brush each salmon fillet generously with the garlic lemon butter mixture.
Drizzle olive oil around the salmon on the sheet pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh lemon slices and fresh parsley leaves before serving.