Quick One-Pan Lemon Herb Salmon
A simple, healthy, and delicious weeknight dinner featuring salmon fillets baked with lemon, herbs, and garlic on a single sheet pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds center-cut salmon fillets
- 2 lemons (one for juice, one for zest)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a large 13×18 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dill, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Place salmon on the prepared pan and pour the herb-lemon mixture over the fillets, basting to coat evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before seasoning to ensure proper baking rather than steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Salmon continues to cook after removal from the oven, so pull it when it is just barely done for a moister result. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with additional olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet per serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 30
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