Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe
This lemon pepper salmon recipe uses simple ingredients, is easy to make in the oven, and ready in only 20 minutes!
Servings: 4 filets
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets about 4-5 ounces each, skin-on
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 zest of lemon
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- lemon slices if desired as a garnish
- fresh parsley if desired as a garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt to create the lemon pepper crust.
- Place the salmon filets on a foiled-lined baking sheet. Pat them dry with paper towels. Create a foil ridge around the salmon with the foil, like a pizza crust.
- Brush the lemon pepper mixture over the top of each salmon filet, ensuring an even coating.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
- Take the salmon out of the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
How to Know if Salmon is Done: A great way to test the doneness of the salmon is to take it out of the oven, using a fork, and peel away at the sides of the salmon. If it is flaky and comes apart easily, then it is done cooking. If it is a little bit firm and does not flake, then it needs a couple more minutes.
Extra Flavor: Sprinkle it with fresh lemon juice, just before serving and eating. It adds a little bit more freshness to the dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filet | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
