Tender Garlic Butter Baked Salmon with crispy roast potatoes, asparagus and a delicious garlic butter sauce! All baked on a sheet pan for an easy dinner.
THE salmon recipe of your dreams! A complete meal on one pan full of flavour. Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is easy to make using minimal ingredients you already have in your kitchen! PLUS the bonus of having only one pan to wash and no mess in your kitchen to clean up when your done.
BAKED SALMON
Garlic butter smothered salmon is a given. It’s possibly one of the most amazing, delicious ways to eat a juicy piece of salmon and gets cooked twice a week in this house. It’s been a while since we gave you salmon and it’s time.
Normally you may opt for pan seared salmon for a guaranteed crisp exterior with a fork tender interior. Our baked salmon recipe delivers soft, juicy and tender salmon on the inside with charred crisp edges. A delicious restaurant-quality dinner!
SALMON
What you will love the most about this Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe is that you can prepare it all on just the one pan. Perfect to get your sides cooked along side your main, especially when you need something quick to throw together. Plus an incredible garlic butter sauce inspired by our Scampi.
HOW TO MAKE GARLIC BUTTER BAKED SALMON
This really is an incredibly easy recipe with only 4 main steps:
- Bake your potatoes first as salmon needs less time in the oven. This way you’re guaranteed the potatoes will be cooked through when it’s all finished. I used fingerling potatoes in this recipe because we LOVE the flavour of them! You an also use Yukon golds or halved baby potatoes.
- Once your potatoes are done, push them to the side and pile on your asparagus and salmon pieces.
- Pour on all of your flavours.
- Prepare an amazing garlic butter sauce with a hint of white wine (optional) and lemon juice.
HOW TO MAKE GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
- Mince your garlic cloves.
- Rub the minced garlic all over your salmon fillets.
- Combine lemon juice with melted butter and pour it all over your salmon and asparagus.
If you’re missing an ingredient, don’t worry! This recipe is versatile, use what you have in hand. No butter? Use olive oil. Don’t like asparagus? Use broccoli.
Make it your own!
HOW LONG TO BAKE SALMON
Salmon only needs 8-10 minutes cooking time in a hot, preheated oven (400°F or 200°C). I broil/grill ours in the last 2 minutes of cook time to get those crispy, golden charred edges.
WINE SUGGESTION FOR BAKED SALMON
I love a chilled glass of white wine with my salmon. We enjoyed a glass or two of chilled Moscato with this! If you’re not a fan of sweet wines, try a good Pinot Gris or Sav Blanc.
Tip: Chill your wine glasses in the freezer for about 30 minutes to keep your wine cool!
HOW TO STORE COOKED SALMON
Salmon will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator if stored properly.
- Store cooled salmon in an airtight container. Seal and refrigerate.
- To freeze, store cooled salmon in sealed airtight containers for up to 3 months.
MORE BAKED SALMON RECIPES
Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon + Asparagus
Honey Garlic Butter Salmon In Foil Recipe
Honey Mustard Salmon In Foil
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound (500 g) fingerling potatoes, halved (or Yukon golds or halved white/red baby potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, divided
- 4 (6 oz | 170 g) skinless salmon fillets
- 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3 bunches asparagus, (18 spears, woody ends removed)
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine (substitute with 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth)
- 1 lemon sliced to garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F | 200°C. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss together potatoes with the oil, 1/2 tablespoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread out in an even layer and roast for 15 minutes until they're just starting to soften and brown.
- Push potatoes to one side of the sheet pan and arrange salmon down the centre. Rub salmon evenly with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of parsley. Add the asparagus to the other side of the pan.
- Combine 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the melted butter together and pour the mixture over the salmon and asparagus. Season everything with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Return to oven and continue baking until the potatoes are golden and fork-tender and the salmon is opaque throughout, (about 10 minutes). Optional: broil in the last 2 minutes for charred edges.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining butter, garlic and lemon juice with the wine (or chicken stock). Serve with the salmon, veggies and lemon slices!
Tamara says
I’ve NEVER cooked “real” fish before (other than pre-breaded frozen) and this turned out AMAZING!!!
Thank you so very much for making it so easy! Any type of fish or seafood is intimidating to me even though I (as everyone I’ve cooked for tells me) am a good cook. I still find it intimidating as it can be quite finicky.
This recipe is now saved, written down and will be a weekly staple in my home!
You have a new follower because of this! Thank you!!!
JoRene says
Karina, I have been using Pinterest recipes for some time, and most have been excellent. I know I’ve used several of yours in the past too, however, this recipe prompted me to actually post a comment which I’ve never done before. This was one of the easiest recipes to prepare to have such an amazing outcome. I really wasn’t expecting it to be so delicious. Not only was it easy, the cleanup was a breeze. We usually eat salmon twice a week, so I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. This preparation will be the star of my salmon recipes, and one I’ll use often. I didn’t change a thing and it was perfection. Thank you.
Stephanie J says
I didn’t have parsley but it didn’t matter. Used green beans instead of asparagus because my family doesn’t care for it. The BEST salmon I have ever had… EVER. Making this all of the time.
Kelsey says
This is an amazing recipe, everything about it is delicious and perfect !! I really only look for this gals recipes now, thank you so much Karina :)!! Highly Recommended !!
Alexis says
Absolutely delicious! This was a hit with my dinner party. Followed recipe as written, except doubled for 8 people. Beautiful blend between citrus, savory, and saltiness where nothing is overwhelming. Add the parsley and sliced lemon for extra “fanzines” effect. 🙂 Highly recommend!
Gabriela says
My first time cooking salmon and it turned out beautifully! This recipe is a winner.
May says
Simple to prep, quick to roast, and tasted great. I wanted a simple recipe for a fresh piece of Arctic charr (swoon). I used what I had on hand. Lime and fresh basil for the lemon and parsley. My fish took an extra 5 minutes to flake. I Will definitely make this again. …with lemon and parsley next time!
Amanda says
Literally the best salmon I’ve ever had!
christina says
I made this with sweet potatoes and broccoli. I cut the lemon juice by a third since my husband is not a lemon lover. The family ate it, and we would eat it again. The salmon took more like 14 minutes to cook through in our oven.
Laura says
My husband treated the family by making this recipe for dinner tonight. We bought a beautiful piece of salmon from Costco, a bag of small butter potatoes, and the big bag of chopped broccoli, as a previous poster recommended. Fixed it with a Pinot Grigio and it was absolutely wonderful! I think I’ll keep searching for great recipes and doing the shopping and letting him cook more often. 😀 Thanks for a great addition to the dinner rotation!