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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy, Healthy Weeknight Dinner

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this easy sheet pan lemon garlic butter salmon recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Arrange the asparagus and cherry tomatoes around the salmon.
  5. Drizzle the lemon garlic butter mixture over the salmon and vegetables.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Substitute the asparagus with your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition

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