Name: lemon herb baked salmon sheet pan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2–2.5 lbs fresh salmon fillet skin-on center cut; 2 lemons thinly sliced; zest of 1 lemon; 4 garlic cloves minced; 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted; 3 tbsp fresh herbs chopped dill parsley thyme; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb baby potatoes halved; 1 lb asparagus or green beans trimmed; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Description

This lemon herb baked salmon sheet pan recipe delivers a vibrant, tender salmon fillet roasted alongside potatoes and vegetables for a fuss-free, crowd-friendly meal. With bright citrus, garlic, and fresh herbs, it offers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

2–2.5 lbs fresh salmon fillet skin-on center cut

2 lemons thinly sliced

zest of 1 lemon

4 garlic cloves minced

4 tbsp unsalted butter melted

3 tbsp fresh herbs chopped dill parsley thyme

2 tbsp olive oil

1 lb baby potatoes halved

1 lb asparagus or green beans trimmed

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper

2. toss halved potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper then roast for 15 minutes

3. pat salmon dry and place on cutting board

4. mix melted butter garlic lemon zest and chopped herbs then brush half over salmon and season with salt and pepper

5. arrange roasted potatoes asparagus and salmon on sheet pan

6. drizzle remaining butter mixture over everything and bake 12–15 minutes until salmon reaches 125–130°F

7. let rest 5 minutes then drizzle lemon juice and garnish with fresh herbs before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baked
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables

Keywords: lemon herb salmon, sheet pan dinner, baked salmon, easy salmon recipe, crowd pleaser, lemon garlic salmon, pan roasted salmon, sheet pan salmon