Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Salmon
This Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a quick and flavorful dinner featuring tender salmon fillets roasted with baby potatoes and green beans in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds salmon filet joint skin-on and boneless, approximately 500-600g
- 1 pound baby potatoes about 450g, cut in halves or quarters depending on size
- 12 ounces green beans approximately 350g, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or use a halal-certified butter alternative
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh if available
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon juice from half a lemon
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the baby potatoes and cut them into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Trim the ends off the green beans and set them aside. Pat the salmon dry using paper towels to ensure it roasts nicely.
- Place the cut baby potatoes on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with the tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and half of the dried thyme. Toss to coat evenly. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes to start softening them and getting a golden crust.
- While the potatoes start roasting, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in the paprika, the remaining thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and squeeze in the fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven after 15 minutes. Nestle the salmon fillets skin-side down among the partially roasted potatoes. Arrange the trimmed green beans around the salmon and potatoes. Brush the garlic butter sauce generously over the salmon and drizzle some over the vegetables for extra flavor.
- Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for another 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The green beans should be tender yet crisp, and the potatoes fully cooked.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the salmon and vegetables for a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately with an extra wedge of lemon on the side if desired.
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
- Small Saucepan
- Oven
Notes
Choose salmon with skin on to keep it moist and flavorful. Cut potatoes uniformly for even roasting. Fresh garlic is preferred but garlic powder can be used. Avoid overcrowding the sheet pan for crispy results. Check doneness by flaking salmon with a fork. For extra crispiness, broil salmon 1-2 minutes at the end carefully. Variations include swapping green beans with other vegetables, adding chili flakes, using different herbs, or changing starches.