Sheet Pan Lemon Salmon
A quick and easy meal featuring flaky salmon topped with zesty lemon and roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 lemons (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as dill or parsley) for garnish
- Assorted vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, or bell peppers) – optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Add assorted vegetables around the salmon if using, drizzling them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve with fluffy quinoa, a light salad, or garlic mashed potatoes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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