Description
A quick and healthy garlic butter baked salmon recipe made on a sheet pan with veggies. Perfect for beginners and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 to 6 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, halved (juice used)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a sheet pan with oil or nonstick spray.
- Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down and broccoli florets around them on the baking sheet.
- Rub minced garlic over the top of each fillet.
- In a small bowl, melt butter and whisk in brown sugar, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon and vegetables evenly.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire pan, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches 145°F for safe consumption.
- If using root vegetables, pre-roast them for 10 minutes before adding the salmon.
- Olive oil can replace butter for a dairy-free option.
- Salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 448
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 109mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 139mg