Dinner in under 30 minutes! This easy Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli is coated in a lemon garlic butter sauce and baked to perfection for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
Do you like salmon? I mean I love my Air Fryer Salmon recipe, salmon with shallot sauce, and let’s not forget black bean salmon croquettes! But sometimes I’m looking for an easy sheet pan dinner. Like this sheet pan salmon and broccoli.
If one of your goals is to eat healthier, this recipe checks all the boxes. It’s low-carb, high-fat, and perfect if you’re following a Keto lifestyle (or simply looking for a light yet satisfying meal). My family absolutely LOVED this dinner—it’s loaded with buttery garlic and lemon flavor, and best of all, it’s ready in under 30 minutes!
We tend to eat seafood on Mondays or Fridays in my house (though some weeks we sneak it in more often), and this meal has quickly become part of our regular rotation. Whether you’re trying to eat cleaner, meal prep for the week, or just want something that feels a little fancy without all the effort, this Salmon with Broccoli dinner fits the bill perfectly.
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Why this Recipe Works
One Pan Wonder – Everything cooks together on one sheet pan, saving time and dishes and making for the easiest cleanup!
Garlic Butter – The combination of melted butter, fresh garlic, parsley, and lemon gives this dish bold flavor without the need for extra sauces.
Quick & Nutritious – Ready in under 30 minutes and packed with heart-healthy omega-3s and fiber from the broccoli.
Ingredients
- Wild Caught Salmon – Fresh, high-quality salmon makes all the difference. You can use skin-on or skinless.
- Salted Butter – This will help season the salmon; however, unsalted butter works too.
- Garlic – You can use fresh garlic or minced garlic in water.
- Parsley – Fresh parsley to mix with the garlic and butter.
- Lemon – A lemon for juicing and slices.
- Broccoli – To make this recipe quick I use pre-chopped broccoli. It roasts perfectly alongside the salmon for an all-in-one meal.
Directions
Start by preheating your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, melt the butter. Add in the minced garlic, fresh parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until combined, then set aside.
Place the salmon filets on one side of the prepared baking sheet and the broccoli florets on the other. Pour about half of the garlic butter mixture over the salmon, and drizzle the remaining half over the broccoli. Toss the broccoli until evenly coated, then arrange the lemon slices on top of the salmon.
Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and divide the salmon and broccoli evenly among plates. Spoon any extra garlic butter from the pan over top for even more flavor, then serve immediately.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned when making a salmon sheet pan dinner.
- Spacing – Don’t overcrowd the pan—give your salmon and broccoli space so they roast, not steam.
- Vegetables – Any vegetables can really work for a salmon sheet pan dinner. I just prefer to use broccoli.
- Herbs – I like to use fresh parsley, but fresh thyme, chives, even oregano or rosemary would work.
- Salmon – You can use frozen salmon for this recipe. Just add on an additional 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.
FAQs
Yes, just make sure it’s fully thawed and patted dry before baking.
Absolutely! Asparagus, green beans, or Brussels sprouts all work great.
Lining the pan with parchment paper or foil makes cleanup even easier, especially if your butter mixture caramelizes.
Use a meat thermometer — the salmon is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli
Equipment
- Measuring Spoons
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Sheet Pan
- Oven
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Wild Alaskan Salmon Filet
- ⅓ cup Salted Butter, melted
- 5 Small Garlic Cloves pressed
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- ½ Lemon zested and juiced
- 9 ounces Fresh Broccoli
- 3 Lemon Slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Melt the butter, then add in the minced garlic, minced fresh parsley, lemon zest and juice. Stir well and place to the side.⅓ cup Salted Butter,, 5 Small Garlic Cloves, 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, ½ Lemon
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Then place the salmon on one side of the baking sheet, and the broccoli on the other side. Pour half the butter mixture on top of the salmon, and the rest on the broccoli. Toss the broccoli until well coated. Place 3 lemon slices on top of the salmon.12 ounces Wild Alaskan Salmon Filet, 9 ounces Fresh Broccoli, 3 Lemon Slices
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes or until the salmon is fork tender. Divide salmon and broccoli evenly among plates and enjoy.
Notes
- Vegetables – Any vegetables can really work for a salmon sheet pan dinner. I just prefer to use broccoli.
- Herbs – I like to use fresh parsley, but fresh thyme, chives, even oregano or rosemary would work.
- Salmon – You can use frozen salmon for this recipe. Just add on an additional 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.
- Spacing – Don’t overcrowd the pan—give your salmon and broccoli space so they roast, not steam.
Paul says
This was great… Simple and tasty. I love Sitka Salmon Shares… so much more than Salmon too! I didn’t have parsley but added a little seasoning salt. Thanks for the recipe.
Katie says
Paul, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star comment! I love Sitka Salmon shares too and love an easy dinner! Glad you enjoyed this recipe.