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Easy Sheet-Pan Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter: Best 30-Min Meal

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This Easy Sheet-Pan Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter is a lifeline for busy weeknights—perfectly flaky salmon with a bubbly, golden butter sauce, all roasted on one pan in under 30 minutes. It’s simple, delicious, and requires zero babysitting.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lemons (juice of 1, the other sliced into rounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: capers, red pepper flakes, toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on the prepared pan, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the fillets, then season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Rub gently.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons chopped dill.
  5. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the salmon. Arrange lemon slices around the salmon on the pan (not on top).
  6. Roast for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
  7. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden top, watching carefully.
  8. Let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes. Spoon pan juices over fillets before serving. Garnish with extra dill and lemon if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry for best browning. Don’t overcrowd the pan—space fillets 2 inches apart. For different thicknesses, check thinner fillets early. Use room temperature butter for even coating. Salmon continues cooking after removal (carryover cooking).

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