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Easy Crispy Lemon Herb Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin salmon with a zesty lemon herb marinade, perfect for weeknight meals with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170g) each
  • 1 fresh lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional vegetables: thinly sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or asparagus
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully heat for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, dill, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper to create the lemon herb marinade.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crisp skin.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined large rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Brush the lemon herb marinade generously over the salmon, especially on the skin side.
  6. If using vegetables, toss them in the remaining marinade and spread evenly around the salmon on the pan.
  7. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains juicy inside and the skin is golden and crispy.
  8. Optional: For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Do not flip the salmon during cooking. Preheat oven fully for even cooking. Broil at the end for extra crispiness but watch closely to avoid burning. Avoid overcrowding the pan to allow even roasting.

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