Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy a delicious and simple recipe for Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon that is perfect for busy weeknights. This dish combines the fresh flavors of lemon and garlic with tender salmon, all cooked on one sheet pan for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a large sheet pan, arrange the salmon fillets and asparagus.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Brush the mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon