Lemon Pepper Salmon
A delightful and simple recipe for lemon pepper salmon, bringing fresh flavors to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the lemon pepper mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with quinoa and roasted vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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