Sheet Pan Honey Lemon Salmon
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
424 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Sheet Pan Honey Lemon Salmon
Description
The Sheet Pan Honey Lemon Salmon recipe centers on baking a skin-on salmon fillet nestled over lemon slices on a foil-lined sheet pan. The salmon is drizzled with a mixture of melted butter, honey, and lemon juice before sealing the pan tightly with foil. This allows the salmon to cook gently in its own steam and buttery glaze while absorbing the bright citrus notes from lemon slices placed underneath.
The salmon emerges flaky and moist with a mild sweet and tart flavor from honey and lemon, complemented by the savory seasoning of kosher salt and black pepper. The foil wrap contains the juices and enhances the infusion of flavors, resulting in a delicate yet flavorful main dish.
This salmon can be served alongside simple sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. It fits well as an easy weeknight dinner or light but satisfying meal. Optionally garnishing with chopped parsley adds a hint of herbaceous brightness for presentation and subtle flavor enhancement.
The recipe is adapted from a similar dish using orange chili but here focuses on honey lemon for a sweeter profile. Using foil to enclose the ingredients simplifies cleanup and keeps the salmon moist during cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.25 pounds salmon fillet skin-on
- 1 lemon sliced into thin rounds
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 3 to 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice from about 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste, Morton brand
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon parsley optional for garnishing, finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and place a piece of foil on the baking sheet to cover it completely.
- Place salmon on the foil (with the longer side parallel with the longer side of the sheet pan) with the skin-side down. Raise the edges of the foil up about 2 inches (or enough so that when you pour the buttery mixture over the top it will be contained in the foil).
- Nestle lemon slices underneath the salmon, spaced evenly around the fillet; set aside.
- To a microwave-safe glass measuring cup or bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the honey and lemon juice. Pour or spoon about two-thirds of the mixture over the salmon; reserve remainder.
- Evenly season with Morton Kosher Salt and pepper, to taste.
- Seal up the foil. Likely you will need to add another sheet of foil on top in order to seal it. Crimp or pinch the top and bottom pieces of foil together; get it as air-tight as possible but it doesn’t have to be perfect. If you have time, set aside to marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes (enhanced flavor).
- Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Remove salmon from the oven and remove the top piece of foil or open up the packet so salmon is exposed but keep the edges raised to contain the buttery mixture.
- Set oven to Hi broil.
- Spoon the reserved buttery mixture over the salmon, if desired. Use your judgment and if there’s already lots of juice you don’t need to add it because you don’t want it to start leaking. If you have extra buttery mixture, it’s great served over the finished dish.
- Broil salmon for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until as golden as desired. Keep a close eye on it because all broilers are different and you don’t want it to burn. Exact broiling time will depend on the size and thickness of the salmon, climate and oven variances, and personal preference.
- Optionally garnish with parsley and serve immediately. Salmon is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Line the baking sheet completely with foil to help catch drips and ease cleanup.
- Seal the foil packet tightly but it does not have to be perfectly air-tight for effective steaming.
- Lemon slices placed under the salmon prevent sticking and float flavor through the fish as it cooks.
- Reserve some buttery mixture before pouring over salmon for a finishing drizzle if you like extra glaze.
- Use fresh lemon juice and honey for best flavor balance in the glaze.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 848IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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