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Garlic Lemon Salmon

This Oven Baked Salmon dripping with garlic butter and topped with crispy Parmesan panko has readers raving: “THE BEST SALMON I have ever tasted! It was seriously an out-of-body experience!”  “Incredible recipe! So quick to make, I can’t even believe it!” and “What an outstanding recipe!” As a salmon lover, I’ve perfected this recipe to be foolproof and flavorful with step-by-step instructions and expert tips. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Salmon
  • 1 wild Alaskan salmon fillet with or without skin (3-4 pounds)*
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tsp EACH salt, onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp EACH dried dill, paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Panko Parmesan Topping
  • 2/3 cup panko
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
Broccoli
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Line a jelly roll pan with foil that extends 2” past the pan edge on each long side (so you can fold the sides up). Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Place salmon in the center of the foil (skin side down if it has skin) and fold up all the sides snugly around the salmon. Push foiled salmon to one side of the pan.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the 4-6 minced garlic cloves to a medium bowl and microwave until butter is melted. Whisk in all remaining Lemon Butter Sauce ingredients and pour evenly all over salmon.
  4. Whisk together the Parmesan Panko Topping until butter is evenly absorbed. Pat Topping evenly all over salmon.
  5. Add broccoli to open space in pan next to salmon and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread broccoli out in a single layer next to the salmon.
  6. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes (depending salmon thickness), or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Broil approximately one minute or until panko is golden.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and additional salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

  • *I purchase mine at Costco without skin for a reasonable price.