Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is an easy baked salmon recipe with garlic, butter, honey, and fresh lemon.Ready in under 40 minutes.Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners and family meals.
Ingredients
- 1½ to 1¾ pounds skin-on salmon fillet
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
- 5 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the salmon skin-side down on a large sheet of foil set on a baking tray. Fold the edges of the foil upward to create a shallow bowl.
- Arrange the lemon slices underneath and around the salmon.
- Melt the butter and stir in the lemon juice, honey, and garlic until well combined.
- Pour about three-quarters of the butter mixture over the salmon, reserving the rest for later.
- Season evenly with salt and pepper.
- Seal the foil tightly to create a packet. Let the Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon marinate for 10–15 minutes if time allows.
- Bake for 17 minutes.
- Carefully open the foil packet while keeping the edges raised.
- Switch the oven to high broil.
- Spoon the reserved butter mixture over the salmon if desired.
- Broil for 5–10 minutes until lightly golden and cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness.
- Fresh dill or thyme can be used instead of parsley.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon before serving brightens the flavors even more.