Description
A simple and flavorful lemon pepper salmon recipe that is quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. The salmon is seasoned with fresh lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and garlic, then baked to tender perfection.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin on
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir well to create the seasoning mixture.
Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
Remove the salmon from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes