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garlic butter salmon and sweet potato sheet pan recipe

Golden Garlic Butter Salmon and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan

Zac A., a passionate food creator, smiling while preparing a fresh homemade dish in a cozy kitchen.Zac A.
A simple, delicious sheet pan meal featuring garlic butter salmon and sweet potatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Sheet Pan large
  • 1 Mixing Bowl small
  • 1 Parchment Paper optional

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets skinless
  • 2 large sweet potatoes sliced

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the salmon fillets and sweet potato slices on the sheet pan in a single layer.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle the garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon and sweet potatoes.
  • Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and potatoes are tender.

Serving

  • Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Storage

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Pro Tips: Ensure salmon is fresh and sweet potatoes are sliced evenly.
Ingredient Substitutions: Try cod instead of salmon.
How to Serve: Best served with a side salad or steamed veggies.
Storage & Freshness: Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the garlic butter sauce in advance and store in the fridge.
Keyword Garlic Butter Salmon, healthy salmon recipes, Sheet Pan Salmon