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Sheet Pan Baked Salmon with Lemon Sauce – Bright, Juicy & Ready in 30 Minutes

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A healthy and vibrant one-pan meal featuring flaky baked salmon, seasonal vegetables, and a bright lemon butter sauce — perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt, pepper, and paprika

  • 1 bunch asparagus or 2 cups broccoli florets

  • 1 zucchini, sliced

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

  • 1/2 red onion, sliced

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Lemon Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and black pepper

  • Fresh parsley or dill

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.

  • Toss chopped veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. Spread on one side of the pan.

  • Bake veggies for 10 minutes.

  • Add seasoned salmon fillets to the other side of the pan. Bake 12–14 more minutes.

  • Meanwhile, make lemon sauce by melting butter and adding garlic, lemon juice, zest, mustard, and olive oil. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

  • Drizzle lemon sauce over cooked salmon and veggies. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Broil the last 2 minutes for golden edges.

  • Add grains or salad on the side for a complete meal.

  • Use thawed salmon for best results.

Find it online: https://mymommeals.com/sheet-pan-baked-salmon-with-lemon-sauce-bright-juicy-ready-in-30-minutes/