Description
Juicy and tender salmon fillets seasoned with zesty lemon, cracked black pepper, and garlic, then baked to perfection for a simple yet flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the lemon pepper mixture for 15-20 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: lemon pepper salmon, baked salmon, healthy dinner, seafood