One-Pan Texas Roadhouse-Style Salmon 

Craving that buttery, garlicky salmon from Texas Roadhouse? This one-pan rendition delivers the same succulent, flaky texture with a crispy sear and vibrant lemon-garlic butter finish—all in under 30 minutes. Seasoned with a simple spice blend, the salmon is browned till golden before being bathed in a rich sauce of melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice. Easy to make and impossible not to love, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal. Pair with veggies, rice, or a fresh salad—the flavors shine every time.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 salmon fillets (~6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
  
  

• 1 tbsp olive oil
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• ½ tsp black pepper
  
  

• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
  

• Zest of 1 lemon
  
  

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  
  

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• Juice of ½ lemon
  
  

• Optional: lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) or heat a grill to medium-high.
   
   

2. Pat the salmon dry and brush with olive oil.
   
   

3. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest; rub onto salmon flesh.
   
   

4. If baking: place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until it flakes easily. If grilling: sear skin-side down for 6–8 minutes, flip and cook 2–3 more minutes.
   
   

5. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in minced garlic and lemon juice.
   
   

6. Brush the lemon-garlic butter over the hot salmon fillets just before serving.
   
   

7. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley if desired.
   
   

Nutritional Information (Per 6-oz Fillet, Approximate)

• Calories: 350 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 22 g
  
  

  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
    
    

  • Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
    
    

  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
    
    

  • Trans Fat: 0 g
    
    

• Cholesterol: 95 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 382 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 1 g
  
  

  • Dietary Fiber: 0 g
    
    

  • Total Sugars: 0 g
    
    

• Protein: 34 g