Lemon Salmon in a Sheet Pan

This Lemon Salmon in a Sheet Pan is a deliciously quick and easy weeknight meal that’s healthy and flavorful. This easy sheet pan salmon recipe only needs 15 minutes.

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If you sometimes feel promptings or read articles that encourage adding more healthful fish into your regular dinner rotation, you’re not alone.

Pretty much everywhere we turn, we’re reading or hearing about how to add more omega-3’s or incorporate more wild salmon onto our plates.

We will admit: all of us would much prefer a flavorful serving of well seasoned salmon, rather than pop omega-3 pills. And while a teaspoon or two of flax in this amazing Omega-3 Chocolate Cake is genius, it’s definitely not a daily occasion.

Some of us here love Chia Seed Pudding as much as the next chia fan, and though said chia pudding makes an awesome breakfast or dessert, pudding just isn’t in the dinner rotation.

But an easy, flavorful lemon salmon recipe on a sheet pan? We’re talking minimal prep, minimal dirty dishes, and maximum healthy-deliciousness in under 30 minutes.

How to make Salmon using a Sheet Pan

For most sheet pan dinners, you’ll want to use a sturdy, large sheet pan with rims to prevent any spillage of savory juices onto the bottom of your oven. Avoid flimsy or thin metal pans. Always line with heavy duty foil and grease it prior to placing ingredients on it. This helps with super easy clean up, without any food sticking to the foil. When you’re finished cooking, just fold up the used foil and toss away.

Aside from a nice, thick piece of salmon, you’ll need just a few fresh ingredients to make this salmon recipe come alive. Fresh basil and freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest are key. Simply combine those with garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper for amazing flavors.

This lemon salmon needs only 15 minutes on the sheet pan total. From start to finish, this broiled salmon comes together in about 20 minutes. You’ll roast your salmon on a large sheet pan for 10 minutes and then finish it off with a 5-minute high broil for gorgeous browning and color.

We’re willing to bet that your family will deem your lemon salmon better than what you’d get at many restaurants. You may even convert a self-proclaimed non-fish eater into a salmon fan.

Pro Tips for Your Best Salmon Dinner Ever

• Use salmon that’s about 1-inch thick; if it’s thinner than that, please lessen cook time to ensure your beautiful salmon isn’t overcooked
• As a rule, always use paper towels to pat dry your fish prior to adding seasonings. It’s tempting to skip that part, but don’t skip it. Removing excess moisture from your fish is important for both flavor and browning results.
• Watch closely when your salmon is under the broiler, ensuring even browning without burning
• Let finished dish sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving, to retain juiciness

Benefits of Lemon Salmon

• It’s crazy easy and deliciously tender and flavorful
• It tastes like you spent SO much more time than you did
• You really only spent 20 minutes on it
• It’s like getting restaurant quality salmon, but way more affordable and totally manageable
• There’s basically zero cleanup

Oh, and this: omega-3’s 😉

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