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Quick Lemon Garlic Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner: Easy 20-Minute Meal

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner with salmon, lemon, garlic, and vegetables, ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 large lemon
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups baby broccoli or asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on one side of the sheet pan, skin-side down if they have skin.
  3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the fillets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rub the minced garlic evenly over the top of each fillet.
  4. In a small bowl, toss the baby broccoli and cherry tomatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and the red pepper flakes if using. Spread them on the other side of the sheet pan in a single layer.
  5. Thinly slice half the lemon into rounds. Lay a slice or two on top of each salmon fillet. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half over everything.
  6. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. The vegetables should be tender and slightly charred at the edges.
  7. Take the pan out of the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle fresh parsley or dill over everything. Serve directly from the sheet pan or transfer to a platter.

Notes

For even cooking, let salmon sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before roasting. Do not flip the salmon. Watch the garlic to prevent burning. Start checking for doneness at 10 minutes if fillets are thin. Use the sheet pan as a serving dish for less cleanup.

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