Texas Roadhouse Salmon Recipe: 5 Ingredients You Need
Recreate the famous Texas Roadhouse salmon at home with just 5 simple ingredients! This copycat recipe features buttery, lemon pepper-glazed salmon that’s ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with restaurant-quality seafood. The signature butter mixture creates a golden, flavorful crust while keeping the salmon moist and flaky inside.
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (6-8 ounces each, preferably Atlantic or Norwegian)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powderFresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and well combined.
Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
Generously spread the seasoned butter mixture over the top of each fillet, creating an even layer that covers the entire surface.
Bake on the center rack for 12-15 minutes (12 minutes for 1-inch thick fillets, 15 minutes for thicker cuts) until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. The top should have a golden, slightly crispy appearance.
Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to serving plates, spoon any remaining butter from the baking sheet over the top, and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Salmon Selection: Look for bright, firm flesh without fishy odor. Fresh wild-caught is best, but properly thawed frozen salmon works well.
Temperature Tip: Let salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking for even results.
Doneness Check: Salmon continues cooking after removal from heat, so take it out when slightly underdone in the center.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently at 275°F covered with foil.
Substitutions: Use ghee or olive oil instead of butter for dietary preferences. Fresh minced garlic can replace garlic powder.
