Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon
Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon is light, refreshing and the perfect way to add more healthy fish to your diet. Top baked salmon with lemon pepper seasoning and a mixture of fresh herbs and lemon slices for a dish that looks delightful as it tastes.
servings
Ingredients
- 4 center cut Salmon fillets 6 oz. each
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- Lemon slices to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cover the baking tray with aluminum foil and grease the tray with cooking spray.
- Pat dry the salmon with a kitchen towel and keep it aside.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper, parsley, and garlic. Mix to combine.
- Pour them over the salmon and toss to coat evenly on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking tray and bake the salmon for 10-12 minutes until the salmon is cooked and looks opaque.
- Arrange the salmon on a serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- If using frozen salmon, thaw it thoroughly before beginning.
- Dry the salmon well with paper towels, especially if it was previously frozen.
- Line the baking tray with foil for easy cleanup.
- Evenly coat both sides of the salmon with the marinade.
- You can cook the salmon with or without skin.
- Salmon should be cooked to 145 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Avoid overcooking salmon or it will be dry.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
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