Lemon-Garlic Honey Butter Salmon & Veggies: Your New One-Pan Dream Dinner

Imagine a dinner that combines the succulent flakiness of perfectly roasted salmon with the vibrant freshness of tender summer vegetables, all drenched in a luscious lemon-garlic honey butter. Now, imagine preparing this feast on a single sheet pan, effortlessly. Sound like a dream? It’s not! This Lemon-Garlic Honey Butter Salmon & Veggies in Foil recipe is a hearty, healthy, and incredibly flavorful meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the ultimate solution for busy weeknights and elegant enough for special occasions. Get ready to meet your new favorite one-pan wonder!

The Magic of One-Pan Wonders

One-pan meals have revolutionized my approach to weeknight cooking. There’s simply no easier, more convenient, or often more delicious way to get a wholesome dinner on the table for your family. The beauty lies in their simplicity: combine your chosen protein – be it fish, chicken, or sausage – with a medley of fresh vegetables on a single large sheet pan, pop it into the oven, and let it do all the hard work. The cleanup is minimal, the flavors are concentrated, and the results are consistently satisfying.

Lately, this cooking method has become an obsession in my kitchen, especially as we prepared for our move. It was all about utilizing the ingredients we already had on hand. So, during a recent fridge forage, I stumbled upon a beautiful salmon fillet and my absolute favorite summer produce: vibrant zucchini, sunny yellow squash, crisp bell peppers, and juicy grape tomatoes. The Texas heat was calling for something light, zesty, and reminiscent of a Mediterranean escape, and with a few basic pantry staples, dinner was serendipitously decided.

What truly sets this salmon recipe apart is its remarkable versatility. It possesses an understated elegance that makes it perfectly suitable for entertaining guests, yet its straightforward preparation means it’s incredibly easy to whip up even on the busiest Tuesday night. The ingredient list is refreshingly simple, but don’t let that fool you; the outcome is an extraordinarily flavorful fish, boasting a bright, citrusy zing and crisp-tender vegetables that complement the salmon beautifully.

My family and I cherish this scrumptious salmon and veggie dinner. We often pair it with a side of warm, buttery garlic bread, which perfectly soaks up any extra delicious juices from the pan. And, of course, sharing is caring – a two-pound salmon fillet generously serves six, so it’s an ideal dish to impress company. Or, if you prefer, embrace the joy of even-better leftovers that will make your lunch breaks feel like a gourmet experience for a few days!

Crafting Your One-Pan Salmon Masterpiece: Simple Steps to Culinary Delight

Ready to recreate this delectable dish in your own kitchen? The process is remarkably straightforward, broken down into a few simple steps that promise maximum flavor with minimal fuss.

Preparation is Key

First, you’ll want to prepare your baking sheet. Lay down two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil. This is a crucial step to safeguard against any potential spills or tearing, ensuring an easy cleanup. The foil also creates a gentle steaming environment for the salmon, locking in moisture and flavor. Place your salmon fillet directly on this foil base.

The Secret to the Signature Sauce: Lemon-Garlic Honey Butter

Next, turn your attention to the magical lemon-garlic honey butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt your unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Once it’s bubbling and fragrant, add your minced garlic. Allow the garlic to sizzle for just a minute or two – this crucial step truly unlocks its aromatic essence, infusing the butter with a deep, savory foundation.

Once the garlic is fragrant, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the honey and fresh lemon juice. Now, for my new favorite secret weapon to elevate this dish to extraordinary levels of bright, fresh lemon flavor: a splash of Holland House White Cooking Wine with Lemon! This isn’t just any cooking wine; it’s specifically crafted to impart a perfect extra citrusy tang to poultry and fish dishes, and it’s an absolute game-changer. It’s incredibly convenient to keep stored in your pantry, saving you from opening a whole bottle of wine just for a recipe. I’ve found myself reaching for this lemon cooking wine repeatedly in my summer cooking, especially for crafting exquisite sauces and marinades. For any lemon lover out there, this product is truly a new must-have!

Assembling and Roasting

Once your aromatic butter mixture is perfectly prepared, generously pour it over the salmon. Using a pastry brush, ensure the mixture is evenly distributed across the entire fillet, allowing every part to absorb the delightful flavors. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Now, for the “foil” part of our foil-packet salmon! Carefully wrap the salmon in the top layer of foil, ensuring it’s completely enclosed. If your initial foil layer isn’t large enough to wrap all the way around, simply place a second sheet of foil on top and fold the edges together to create a securely sealed packet. This foil packet will help steam the salmon, keeping it incredibly moist. Around this packet, scatter your chopped zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, and grape tomatoes. Feel free to use any combination of quick-cooking vegetables you love – asparagus, green beans, or even broccoli florets would work wonderfully.

Pop the entire sheet pan into your preheated oven for 15 minutes. While your salmon and veggies are roasting, you’ll have a precious few minutes to tidy up your kitchen, perhaps pour yourself a glass of wine, and if you’re like me, toast some garlic bread to serve alongside your incredible meal.

The Golden Finish: Broiling for Perfection

After 15 minutes, your salmon will be about halfway cooked, which is exactly what we want. Remove the pan from the oven, and carefully open up the foil packet, pulling back the top layer so the salmon is completely exposed. Now, switch your oven setting to broil. Return the pan to the oven and broil for another 3-4 minutes. Keep a close eye on it during this stage to prevent burning. The goal is a beautifully golden-brown salmon fillet with slightly caramelized edges, and perfectly tender-crisp vegetables.

Once achieved, remove the pan from the oven. Garnish your scrumptious, sizzling fish and vegetables with a sprinkle of fresh flat-leaf parsley and artfully arrange a few thin lemon slices for an elegantly finished presentation. And just like that, dinner is done!

I am genuinely thrilled to share this easy, deliciously doable salmon dinner with you, and I have no doubt that you and your family will adore this recipe as much as mine does. With just a few basic ingredients and 30 minutes from start to finish, you can create a memorable and nutritious meal. I sincerely hope you give it a try soon!

Explore More Easy & Healthy One-Pan Meals

If you’ve fallen in love with the convenience and flavor of one-pan cooking, here are a few more fantastic recipes to add to your repertoire:

Roasted Chicken Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes
One-Pan Greek Orzo with Tomatoes and Feta
Honey-Soy Asian Salmon in Foil

Lemon-Garlic Honey Butter Salmon & Veggies in Foil

Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

Nonstick cooking spray
1-1/2 to 2-lb. salmon fillet (skin-on recommended, or use skinless)
1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons honey
1/4 cup Holland House White Cooking Wine with Lemon
1 Tablespoon lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Veggies:

1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium yellow squash, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

For serving:

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Fresh lemon slices

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay another layer of foil on top. Coat foil generously with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange salmon fillet on top of foil.
Set a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add butter and stir as it melts. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in honey, white cooking wine, and lemon juice.
Pour butter-garlic mixture on top of salmon. Using a pastry brush, evenly distribute mixture all over the salmon. Season with salt and pepper.
Fold sides of foil up and over the top of the salmon until it is completely enclosed. (If your foil is not large enough, place a second sheet of foil on top. Fold edges together so that it forms a sealed packet.) Arrange chopped vegetables around the salmon packet.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until salmon is almost cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Remove pan from oven. Carefully open and pull back foil, so that the top of the salmon is completely exposed.
Change oven setting to broil. Return pan to oven and broil for 3-4 minutes, careful not to burn. The salmon should be slightly golden and cooked through.
Remove from oven and sprinkle salmon and vegetables with chopped parsley. Slice salmon and serve with vegetables.
Enjoy your delicious meal!

Notes

Disclosure: This recipe was created for Holland House. All opinions are my own.

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