Description
Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon is a delightful dish that elevates your dinner experience with its vibrant flavors and enticing aroma. This quick and easy recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets seasoned with zesty lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and freshly ground black pepper. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish guarantees a flavorful explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Rinse salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry. Place skin-side down in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or additional lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg