Sheet Pan Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter
This Sheet Pan Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter is a simple, flavorful, and healthy meal perfect for weeknights. Tender salmon fillets are roasted with fresh vegetables and drizzled with rich, garlicky herb butter for a melt-in-your-mouth experience—all made on one pan for easy cleanup.
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Tongs
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 1 lb baby potatoes halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Toss baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and dill in a small bowl to make the garlic herb butter.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and add asparagus and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and toss lightly.
- Place salmon fillets on the pan, skin-side down, and brush generously with the garlic herb butter.
- Roast for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
- Brush with remaining garlic herb butter before serving.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and extra herbs if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg