Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy Weeknight Delight
A quick and delicious recipe for Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon that makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets and asparagus on a sheet pan.
- Drizzle the lemon garlic butter mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or couscous.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg