Description
Sheet pan lemon garlic butter salmon is moist, flaky, and packed with flavor from a buttery lemon-garlic-honey sauce. It’s baked in foil for easy cleanup and finished under the broiler for golden edges.
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet, skin on (about 1.5 to 1.75 pounds)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a sheet pan with foil, folding up the edges to hold the sauce.
- Place salmon skin-side down on the foil. Nestle lemon slices underneath the fillet along its length.
- In a bowl, stir together melted butter, lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Spoon about three-quarters over the salmon, reserving the rest.
- Season with salt and pepper. Seal the foil tightly (adding an extra sheet on top if needed). Optional: Let marinate 10–15 minutes.
- Bake the sealed packet for about 17 minutes, until mostly cooked through.
- Carefully open the foil to expose the salmon. Spoon on remaining butter mixture if needed. Set oven to broil.
- Broil 5–10 minutes, until the top is golden and caramelized.
- Sprinkle with parsley, spoon pan juices over the top, and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap lemon with orange or lime for a citrus variation.
- Adjust honey for more or less sweetness.
- Use dill, chives, or thyme instead of parsley for a flavor twist.
- Add red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for gentle heat.
- Roast asparagus or par-cooked baby potatoes alongside for a one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6 oz salmon + sauce)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
