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Close up of moist and flaky Atlantic salmon with lemon garlic butter sauce and caramelized edges. (Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon)

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: The Ultimate 20-Minute Sheet Pan Dinner

This Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon features moist, flaky Atlantic fillets baked to perfection with caramelized edges and a shimmering golden-yellow sauce. A 20-minute sheet pan meal that is as elegant as it is easy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 3 fillets Atlantic Salmon approx. 6 oz (170g) each
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (115g)
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 large Lemon juiced plus wheels for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil (15ml)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Small saucepan For melting butter sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon fillets dry and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Melt butter in a small pan. Add minced garlic and sauté until translucent. Stir in lemon juice.
Cooking
  1. Drizzle the golden butter sauce over salmon. Top each fillet with two lemon wheels. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  2. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for caramelized edges. Remove from oven and garnish heavily with fresh parsley.

Notes

Ensure you pat the salmon dry to get the best texture.
Use a meat thermometer to pull the salmon at 145°F (63°C).