Lemon Herb Salmon
Sheet-pan salmon with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs—ready in under 25 minutes. Pairs perfectly with roasted vegetables or rice.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 35g
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Ingredients
- 2 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill or parsley
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down on the sheet pan.
- 3
Slice lemon into thin rounds. Mince garlic and chop fresh herbs.
- 4
Drizzle salmon with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 5
Top each fillet with garlic, herbs, and lemon slices.
- 6
Roast until salmon is opaque at the edges and flakes easily with a fork, 12–14 minutes.
- 7
Serve hot, squeezing a lemon wedge over each fillet.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- paper towels
- knife
- cutting board
- oven (preheated to 400°F)
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