- Prep: Heat oven to 375°F. Place a large piece of foil on rimmed baking sheet, place salmon fillet on top (skin side down, pink side up). …
- Season: Combine melted butter and minced garlic. …
- Bake: Bake salmon for 15-22 minutes, depending on preferred doneness (see notes for internal temperatures).
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with crispy potatoes, asparagus and a garlic butter sauce with a touch of lemon. A complete meal on one tray using minimal ingredients you already have in your kitchen! Full of flavour and so easy to make!
Prep: 10min
Total: 35min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 513 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 38 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Sodium 970 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (500 g) fingerling potatoes, (halved (or Yukon golds or halved white/red baby potatoes))
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, (divided)
- 4 (6 oz | 170 g) skinless salmon fillets
- 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, (divided)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3 bunches asparagus, ((18 spears, woody ends removed))
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine ((substitute with 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth))
- 1 lemon (sliced to garnish)
Instruction:
- Heat oven to 400°F | 200°C. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss together potatoes with the oil, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread out in an even layer and roast for 15 minutes until they’re just starting to soften and brown.
- Push potatoes to one side of the sheet pan and arrange salmon down the centre. Rub salmon evenly with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of parsley. Add the asparagus to the other side of the pan.
- Combine 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the melted butter together and pour the mixture over the salmon and asparagus. Season everything with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Return to oven and continue baking until the potatoes are golden and fork-tender and the salmon is opaque throughout, (about 10 minutes). Optional: broil in the last 2 minutes for charred edges.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining butter, garlic and lemon juice with the wine (or chicken stock). Serve with the salmon, veggies and lemon slices!
Best Easy Healthy Baked Salmon
This is the very Best Easy Healthy Baked Salmon! Full of delicious lemon and garlic flavors, baked to flaky, tender perfection and on the table in just 30 minutes!
Prep: 10min
Total: 25min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 306 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 366 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper (just a pinch if using finely ground black pepper)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend (OR herbs de provence, or ¼ teaspoon each dried thyme, parsley, oregano, and basil)
- 1 medium lemon
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking pan. Arrange salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stir together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and juice of 1/2 lemon. Spoon over salmon fillets being sure to rub all over the tops and sides of the salmon so it has no dry spots. Thinly slice remaining 1/2 of lemon and top each piece of salmon with a slice of lemon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork. You can broil the last 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve.
BAKED SALMON | easy, no-fail recipe with lemon garlic butter
FAQ
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