Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe

5 from 4 votes

With minimal prep time and a short cook time, baked lemon pepper salmon is an effortless dinnertime recipe! These salmon filets bake for just 12 minutes at 400ºF.

Prep 10

Cook 12

Total 22

Fat 21

Carbs 9

Protein 31

Yield

Ingredients

Lemon Pepper Salmon

10 oz. salmon filets 2 5-oz. filets
1½ teaspoons lemon pepper
salt to taste
2 lemon wedges
lemon zest for garnish

Roasted Broccoli

3 cups broccoli florets
½ tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

First, preheat oven to 400ºF.
Next, prepare salmon, by placing a double piece of paper towel on a large plate. Place salmon filets on top of the paper towel, skin-side down and then place another piece of paper towel on top. Use your hands to press the paper towel into the salmon in order to remove as much moisture as possible.
Next, spray a large cast iron skillet (a baking sheet works too!) with cooking spray and then place the salmon filets on top skin-side down.
Sprinkle on a generous amount of lemon pepper seasoning on top of each filet. Then, season with salt to taste and place a lemon wedge on top.
Next, prepare broccoli by cutting into medium-sized florets. Place broccoli around your salmon filets and drizzle on olive oil. Then, season with salt and pepper.
Bake cast iron skillet at 400ºF for 12-14 minutes or until the salmon is cooked all the way through and flakey.

Tips & Notes

Storage: Store leftover cooked salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
No cast iron skillet? No problem! Instead of a skillet, use a baking sheet. Line it with foil and continue with the recipe as written. Baking sheets are a great choice if you're planning to double or triple the recipe - one standard half-sheet baking pan will hold 4-6 filets plus veggies.
Grilling Instructions: To make grilled lemon pepper salmon, heat your grill to 400ºF. Prepare salmon as directed in this recipe and then place on grill skin-side down. Grill, covered, for around 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is easy to flake and light pink in color.

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