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Easy Lemon Pepper Salmon
In just 20 minutes, you can have this succulent lemon pepper salmon on your dinner table. The zesty flavour of lemon pairs perfectly with the pungent bite of pepper, creating a delightful dish sure to please your taste buds. And best of all, this recipe pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides to create balanced nutritious meals. High protein, diabetes diet friendly, and heart healthy.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, MSC certified wild sockeye salmon, fresh, large fillets (approximately 490 grams).
- 1 tsp black pepper, coarse
- ⅔ tsp sea salt
- ½ tbsp lemon zest, zest of one medium lemon
- 1½ lemons, medium, juice of one lemon. Plus, half lemon is cut into slices for garnish
- 1 tomato, small, washed, cut into 4 thick slices for garnish
- ½ tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 420 degrees.
- Combine the salt and pepper in a small ramekin.
- Mix lemon juice, zest and olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets in an oven-proof baking dish. It's best not to overlap the fillets if they're too thick. Season each fillet with the salt and pepper mixture on both sides.
- Arrange the salmon fillet skin down and pour the lemon juice mixture over the fillets.
- Top the fillets with lemon and tomato slices and send to bake for 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through. The lemon pepper salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- If you're short on time, you can use store-bought lemon pepper seasoning mix. Simply omit the salt and pepper from the recipe, and sprinkle a spoon of lemon pepper seasoning in its place.
- It's best to cut the salmon fillets into even sized portions for best cooking results.
- Depending on the thickness of your fillets, the salmon may need less or more time to cook through. As a general rule, you should aim for 10 minutes of cooking time for every inch of thickness.
- You can also swap out the lemon for lime if you prefer.
- Fresh herbs such as dill or parsley can be used in place of tomato slices for a different flavour profile.
- Maple syrup or honey can be used in place of olive oil if you're looking for a slightly sweeter lemon pepper salmon recipe.
- For a South Asian twist, try using chaat masala instead of salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 276kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 35g (70%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 94mg (31%)Sodium: 465mg (19%)Potassium: 970mg (28%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 336IU (7%)Vitamin C: 27mg (33%)Calcium: 37mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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