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Easy Crispy Lemon Garlic Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin salmon with a bright lemon garlic marinade, roasted alongside fresh vegetables for a wholesome weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each)
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
  • 1 pound asparagus or green beans, trimmed
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon kosher salt)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk well.
  3. Add asparagus or chosen vegetables to the bowl and toss until well coated.
  4. Spread the vegetables evenly on a parchment-lined sheet pan, leaving room in the center for the salmon.
  5. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to ensure crispy skin.
  6. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the center of the sheet pan.
  7. Brush or spoon the lemon garlic mixture over the top of the salmon.
  8. Roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on fillet thickness (about 1 inch thick), until salmon flakes easily with a fork and skin is crisp and golden.
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the salmon and vegetables.
  10. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon skin dry thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness. High heat roasting at 425°F is key. Do not crowd the pan to avoid steaming. Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness but watch closely to prevent burning. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat best in a skillet or oven to maintain crisp skin.

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