Baked Salmon Lemon Pepper (Printable View)

Tender salmon fillets flavored with lemon zest and black pepper, baked to moist perfection.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin-on or skinless

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

05 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons)

06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

08 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.

02 - Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.

03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, black pepper, kosher salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic until well combined.

04 - Brush the lemon-pepper mixture evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring complete coverage.

05 - Top each seasoned fillet with a thin lemon slice for presentation and additional citrus flavor.

06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and appears just opaque in the center. Avoid overcooking to maintain moisture.

07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

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The lemon pepper crust creates this incredible crispy contrast against the tender, flaky fish
Ready in under 30 minutes but impressive enough for dinner guests

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Salmon keeps cooking after it leaves the oven, so pull it when it is slightly underdone for the best texture
Fresh lemon zest makes or breaks this recipe, do not skip it or try to substitute dried zest

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