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A perfectly cooked sheet-pan garlic salmon fillet with roasted asparagus and lemon wedges, ready to serve.

Sheet-Pan Garlic Salmon: Your New Favorite Weeknight Meal

Transform your dinner routine with this incredibly easy Sheet-Pan Garlic Salmon. Featuring tender salmon and vibrant roasted broccoli with a special Garlic-Herb Butter finish, it's a healthy, flavorful, and fast weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Dish
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets skin-on or off
  • 2 heads broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced, plus more for serving
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic-Herb Butter Finish
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preheat & Prep Your Pan
  1. First things first, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. This is crucial for easy cleanup and preventing sticking!
Season the Salmon & Vegetables
  1. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets and lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated. Now, arrange the seasoned broccoli and lemon slices in a single layer on one side of your prepared sheet pan.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place the salmon fillets on the other side of the sheet pan, leaving a little space between each fillet and the vegetables. This helps everything roast rather than steam.
Roast to Perfection
  1. Place the sheet pan in your preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
The Garlic-Herb Butter Finish
  1. While the salmon and vegetables are roasting, prepare your secret weapon! In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, and fresh chopped parsley. Stir until well combined. This is your luscious compound butter.
  2. After the initial 12-15 minutes of baking, carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Spoon or spread a generous amount of the Garlic-Herb Butter over each salmon fillet. Return the pan to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The butter will melt, creating a fragrant, rich coating that seeps into the fish.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sheet-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights, offering delicious flavor and easy cleanup. Customize with your favorite quick-cooking vegetables. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat gently in a low oven.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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