Sheet Pan Lemon Salmon

5 from 1 vote

This sheet pan lemon salmon is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. It combines delicious salmon cooked up with asparagus, brushed with a garlic lemon butter sauce, and seasoned with fresh thyme. This recipe is light, bright, and delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dinner recipes, easy salmon recipes, fish recipes, lemon garlic salmon, lemon salmon, oven salmon, sheet pan fish, sheet pan lemon salmon

Servings: servings

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Equipment

Ingredients

2 center cut salmon filets about 6 ounces each
3/4 pound asparagus with the ends trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 lemon juiced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon freshly minced thyme
3-4 slices fresh lemon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. This will help keep the salmon from sticking and make for easy cleanup.
Place the salmon on one side of the baking sheet and the asparagus on the other.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, and minced thyme.
Brush the salmon and asparagus with the butter mixture and sprinkle them lightly with kosher salt and pepper.
Roast for 10 minutes, then turn the asparagus and roast for an additional 5 minutes.
Broil the salmon on high heat for 2-3 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and serve over rice. Spoon over the additional sauce and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

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