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Perfect Sheet Pan Salmon with Easy Lemon Herb Butter

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This easy sheet pan salmon with lemon herb butter is a quick, one-pan dinner that delivers crispy skin, flaky fish, and a rich, buttery sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Make the lemon herb butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, parsley, and thyme. Mix until evenly distributed. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the vegetables: Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and toss them on the sheet pan with the cherry tomatoes and lemon slices. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer.
  4. Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  5. Arrange on the pan: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) in the center of the sheet pan, nestled among the vegetables. Leave a little space between each fillet.
  6. Top with the butter: Divide the lemon herb butter evenly among the fillets, placing a generous dollop on top of each one. Do not spread it.
  7. Roast for 12-15 minutes. Start checking at 12 minutes. The salmon should be opaque at the edges and slightly translucent in the center. For well-done, cook 15-17 minutes. Vegetables should be tender and lightly charred.
  8. Rest and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes. Spoon the buttery pan juices over the fillets before serving.

Notes

Pat the salmon dry for crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan. Use room-temperature butter for easy spreading. Check for doneness early; salmon continues cooking after removal. Save the pan juices to spoon over the salmon and vegetables.

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