Description
Succulent sheet pan lemon garlic butter salmon delivers Mediterranean coastal flavors with minimal kitchen effort. Quick marinades and simple roasting techniques ensure delicious results with effortless cleanup for home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 1.75 lbs (680 to 794 g) salmon fillet, skin-on
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, unsalted, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, finely pressed or minced
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 to 3 tbsps (30 to 45 ml) honey
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tsp parsley, fresh, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Calibrate oven to 375°F (190°C), positioning rack in center position for uniform heat distribution.
- Salmon Setup: Line sheet pan with aluminum foil, positioning salmon fillet skin-side down and creating a protective elevated packet with foil edges.
- Flavor Foundation: Arrange lemon slices beneath salmon, then craft a luxurious marinade by combining melted butter, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic.
- Seasoning Application: Lavishly coat salmon with marinade, ensuring comprehensive coverage, then season with salt and pepper, allowing flavors to meld for 10-15 minutes.
- Roasting Process: Seal foil packet completely and bake in preheated oven for 17 minutes, developing rich, tender salmon texture.
- Broiling Finale: Unveil foil packet’s top, activate broiler, and cook for additional 5-10 minutes, periodically basting with reserved marinade until salmon reaches golden-brown perfection and flakes easily.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, celebrating the vibrant, herb-infused seafood creation.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Let salmon sit in lemon garlic butter mixture for 10-15 minutes before cooking to enhance taste absorption and tenderness.
- Monitor Salmon Doneness: Check internal temperature reaches 145°F to ensure perfect, safe cooking without overcooking or drying out the fish.
- Foil Packet Technique: Creates a steamy, moisture-preserving environment that helps salmon remain juicy and prevents burning during high-heat cooking.
- Broiler Basting Secret: Brush reserved butter mixture during final broiling stage adds glossy caramelization and intensifies rich, savory flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg