Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
A restaurant-quality seafood dish featuring a bright, savory citrus glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 skin-on salmon fillet
- 1 whole lemon half sliced, half juiced
- Unsalted butter melted
- Honey
- Garlic minced
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon fillet on the foil and tuck lemon slices underneath the fish.
- Whisk together the melted butter, fresh lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Season the top of the salmon with salt and pepper, then pour most of the glaze over the fillet.
- Seal the aluminum foil tightly to create a packet that traps steam.
- Bake the salmon until it is tender and nearly cooked through.
- Open the foil packet carefully and spoon the remaining garlic butter over the top.
- Broil the fish briefly until the surface becomes golden and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
• Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for the best flavor balance.
• Aim for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for the perfect flaky texture.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
• Aim for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for the perfect flaky texture.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.