Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Sheet Pan

Our sheet pan salmon comes together quickly for a nutritious meal that is easy, savory, and satisfying. Salmon is coated in a garlic butter mixture and combined with veggies before being baked.

What can I expect? 

This meal is a gamechanger on busy nights! Combined on a single pan and ready in under 30 minutes, it tastes gourmet but will have you in and out of the kitchen fast. 

Fresh salmon is coated with a rich, herbaceous butter sauce. Arranged around lots of veggies, it’s baked until flakey. As a result, every mouthwatering bite is loaded with protein, healthy fats, vitamins, nutrients, and fiber. Most importantly, the flavor is out of this world and guaranteed to leave you coming back for more. 

Is Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Healthy? 

Let’s take a look at the main ingredients: 

• Salmon
• Butter
• Garlic 
• Vegetables

Salmon, garlic, and vegetables are all natural, nutritious food sources. Each have their own list of health benefits. Pair them together, and you’ve got a powerhouse of a meal. 

But what about butter? Is dairy healthy?

Here’s what we know. Dairy is full of vitamins, minerals, protein, and natural fat energy. But if everyone consumed dairy all of the time, dairy farming would become abusive and unsustainable…

Let’s be mindful of our dairy intake. Buy dairy that comes from pasture raised cows and try to eat less. 

Enjoy this sheet pan salmon knowing it supports your wellbeing. Learn more about the Neutral Eating Food Philosophy here.

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Tips

1. Add sides

Thanks to the inclusion of veggies, this recipe can be served as a complete meal on its own. However, it also pairs well with sides like hidden veggie pasta, healthier mac and cheese, and low carb dinner rolls. 

2. Store leftovers

Go ahead and make an extra batch! This recipe stores well, meaning it’s great for meal prep. Once cooked and cooled, leftovers can be transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

3. Switch up the veggies

Feel free to mix and match any veggies you have on hand and like best! For the best results, we recommend using ingredients with similar baking times to prevent them from being over or undercooked. 

4. Have leftover salmon? 

Store it in the freezer for another day. Or, use it to make cucumber sweet pepper salad with air fried salmon or healthy salmon sushi waffles, and enjoy the health benefits of this nutritious fish all week.

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Sheet Pan

Print Recipe

Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:15 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 4 salmon filets about 6 ounces each
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 lemon
• 1 tsp fresh/dried dill
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cups veggie of choice
• 2 cups asparagus spears trimmed
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Zest 1 tsp of the lemon and then slice into rounds.
• In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and dill. Stir well to combine.
• Place the salmon filets on the prepared baking sheet and season them with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the salmon filets, making sure to coat them evenly.
• Arrange the lemon slices on top of the salmon filets and scatter the veggies around the salmon on the baking sheet.
• Drizzle some of the remaining garlic butter mixture over the asparagus and radishes. Season them with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
• Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

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Recipe from Neutral Eating: https://neutraleating.com/lemon-garlic-butter-salmon-sheet-pan

Servings: 4

Author: Neutral Eating