This sheet pan garlic butter salmon is proof that healthy dinners do not have to be boring or complicated. Flaky salmon fillets and colorful vegetables roast together on one pan with a simple garlic-butter-lemon glaze — minimal prep, almost no cleanup, and dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min | Serves: 4
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
- Clear step-by-step directions — great for beginner cooks.
- Family-tested and picky-eater approved.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Toss the halved potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the pan and roast 15 minutes — they need a head start.
- Meanwhile, stir together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and smoked paprika.
- Push the potatoes to one side. Add the broccoli and bell pepper, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and season.
- Place the salmon fillets on the pan, skin-side down, and brush generously with the garlic butter. Top with lemon slices.
- Roast 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork (about 145°F internal) and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve immediately.
Tips for Success
- Choose fillets of even thickness so they cook at the same rate.
- Do not overbake — salmon continues cooking for a minute or two after it leaves the oven.
- Swap in asparagus, zucchini, or green beans depending on the season.
- Leftover salmon makes an excellent next-day salad topper.
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