Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
If you’re craving a simple, flavor-packed dinner with minimal cleanup, this Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon might just be your new go-to. It’s bright, buttery, and bursting with garlic and citrusy goodness. Toss everything on a sheet pan, bake, broil, and done. Seriously: no fuss, no crazy steps – just great food, fast.
Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or trying to impress someone without breaking a sweat, this recipe fits the bill. The salmon stays juicy thanks to a buttery, garlicky topping, and the broccolini roasts to perfection right alongside. One pan, full meal, hardly any dishes.
Why You’ll Love Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
This recipe is the ultimate dump-and-bake win. You’ll love it for how easy it is, but also for how much flavor you get with so little effort. It’s healthy-ish, loaded with bright lemony flavors, and the garlic butter basically melts into the salmon for rich, juicy bites every time. Plus, cleanup’s a breeze.
What You Need To Make Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
To make this sheetpan salmon dinner, you’ll need fresh salmon filets, lemons, garlic, broccolini, and a few pantry seasonings to pull everything together. You’ll also use butter and avocado oil to get that perfect mix of richness and crispness. Everything you need is listed in the recipe card at the bottom.
How To Make Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
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Start by patting the salmon dry and removing the skin if it’s still on. If needed, cut the salmon into filets. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic powder, minced garlic, garlic and herb seasoning, salmon seasoning, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add your broccolini, drizzle with avocado oil, and sprinkle with Badia seasoning and garlic herb blend. Next, slice two lemons and arrange the rounds in a row on the sheetpan to act as a base for the salmon.
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Lay the salmon filets on top of the lemon slices and spread half the butter mixture on top of them. Bake everything at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes to crisp the edges a bit. While that finishes, microwave the remaining butter mixture. Once the salmon is out of the oven, spread the rest over the top for an extra hit of buttery flavor. Serve it up hot.
Commonly Asked Questions
How do I know when the salmon is done?
The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. If you’ve got a meat thermometer, shoot for an internal temp of 145°F in the thickest part.
Can I use regular broccoli instead of broccolini?
Yep. Just chop it into smaller pieces so it cooks at the same speed as the salmon.
What if I don’t have salmon seasoning?
No problem. You can use a mix of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne for a quick DIY version.
Does this recipe work with frozen salmon?
Yes, just make sure it’s fully thawed and patted dry before seasoning and baking.
Sheet Pan Lemon garlic Butter Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets
- Avocado oil
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 3-4 lemons slice 2 for lemons rounds for under the salmon
- 1 tbsp Badia complete seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp magic salmon seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic & herb seasoning
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 pack of broccolini
Instructions
- Pat clean and remove skin on salmon, cut into filets if they are not already.
- In a bowl add in your softened butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, salmon seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning and half a lemon squeezed
- On a Sheetpan, add parchment paper and add on your broccolini, drizzle with avocado oil and seasoning with Badia seasoning and the garlic and herbs.
- Place your lemon rounds in rows for your salmon, add your salmon on top and cover with half your butter mixture.
- Bake all on 400 for 12-15 minutes then broil for 2 minutes
- Microwave the rest of the butter mixture and spread on the top of the salmon once it’s done!!
