---
title: Lemon Garlic Salmon Fillets
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/lemon-garlic-salmon-fillets-5bb4dc1f30006c64737f7172
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Fish
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 336
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The salmon and broccoli earn rave reviews, though some find the pasta quite lemony.
  - theme: Suggestions
    text: Consider reducing lemon juice in the pasta sauce if you prefer milder citrus flavor.
nutrition:
  calories: 960
  protein: 47
  fat: 54
  saturated fat: 21
  carbohydrates: 81
  sugar: 8
  fiber: 7
  cholesterol: 150
  sodium: 290
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Seafood%20Recipes/Salmon/lemon-garlic-salmon-fillets.avif"
---

![Step 1](step-1.jpg)
Wash and dry all produce. Adjust racks to middle and upper positions and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Trim bottom ends from @baby broccoli{12%oz}, leaving stalks whole. Zest @lemon{2%unit}, then cut into quarters. Squeeze 1 TBSP juice into a #small bowl{}. Grate or finely mince @garlic{4%clove}.

![Step 2](step-2.jpg)
Warm 1 TBSP @butter{4%tbsp} in a #small microwave-safe bowl{} until just softened, about ~{10%seconds} (do not melt). Stir in half the garlic, half the lemon zest, and a pinch of @salt{} and @pepper{}. Line a #baking sheet{} with @aluminum foil{} and coat with a drizzle of @olive oil{5%tsp}. Pat @skin-on salmon{20%oz} dry with a @paper towel{}, then place skin-side down on sheet.

![Step 3](step-3.jpg)
Season flesh side of salmon with salt and pepper. Evenly spread garlic butter on top. On another #baking sheet{}, toss baby broccoli with a large drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast salmon on middle rack and baby broccoli on upper rack until salmon is cooked and baby broccoli is tender, ~{15%minutes} (the fillets may finish first).

![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Meanwhile, once water boils, add @linguine{12%oz} to the #large pot{}. Cook until al dente, ~{11%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain. Return empty pot to stove over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Stir in remaining garlic, remaining lemon zest, and half the @Tuscan Heat Spice{1%tbsp} (use the rest as you like). Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about ~{30%seconds}.

![Step 5](step-5.jpg)
Add @cream cheese{½%cup}, reserved 1 TBSP lemon juice, and ⅓ cup pasta cooking water to the #large pot{}, stirring until cream cheese melts. Turn off heat and stir in linguine and 2 TBSP butter. Season with salt and pepper. TIP: If sauce seems dry, add more pasta cooking water, a little bit at a time, until everything is coated in a loose sauce.

![Step 6](step-6.jpg)
Divide pasta, salmon, and baby broccoli between plates. Serve with any remaining lemon quarters for squeezing over.