Description
Succulent garlic butter baked salmon delivers restaurant-quality elegance with minimal kitchen effort. Delicate fish meets rich, herbed butter in a simple yet sophisticated Mediterranean-inspired dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 4 to 6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lemon
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Sauce and Garnish Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Prepare a sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Distribute salmon fillets and broccoli florets across the sheet pan, allowing space between each piece for even cooking. Massage minced garlic onto the surface of each salmon fillet to enhance flavor penetration.
- Create the butter mixture by melting unsalted butter and whisking in brown sugar, oregano, thyme, and rosemary until thoroughly combined. The blend will provide a rich, aromatic coating for the dish.
- Generously drizzle the herbed butter mixture over salmon and broccoli. Squeeze fresh lemon juice across the pan, catching any seeds. Sprinkle salt and black pepper to season the entire preparation.
- Transfer the sheet pan to the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, monitoring until salmon becomes flaky and reaches an internal temperature of 145F (63C). The fish should easily separate with a fork when fully cooked.
- Remove pan from oven. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish. Plate immediately, accompanied by additional lemon slices for those preferring extra citrus zest.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by letting salmon sit with garlic rub for 10-15 minutes before baking to enhance herb infusion.
- Choose fresh, wild-caught salmon for best texture and richness, preferring center-cut fillets with even thickness.
- Adjust cooking time for thinner or thicker salmon pieces, checking internal temperature to prevent overcooking and maintain moisture.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting butter with olive oil or plant-based butter alternatives for lactose-intolerant or vegan preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg