Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
587 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon
Description
Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon is prepared by coating salmon fillets with a mixture of minced garlic, lemon pepper, fresh lemon juice, and melted butter before baking. The accompanying fingerling potatoes are halved and seasoned with lemon pepper and olive oil, roasting alongside the salmon to absorb complementary citrus notes. Cooking at a high temperature ensures the potatoes develop a tender interior and lightly crisped exterior, while the salmon remains moist and flaky.
This dish can be served as a wholesome main course, with the lemon-infused components offering a refreshing yet savory profile. The lemon pepper seasoning ties the salmon and potatoes together harmoniously.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days and can be reheated in short intervals in the microwave or oven. Freezing preserved portions is also possible for several months, with thawing recommended overnight in the refrigerator prior to reheating. Monitoring closely when broiling is important to prevent burning.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1 pound fingerling potatoes scrubbed and cut in half
- 1 ½ teaspoon lemon pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Salmon
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup butter unsalted, melted
- 2 pound salmon fillet
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Prep the potatoes: Slice the potatoes in half and toss them with lemon pepper and olive oil. Dump them onto your sheet pan, spread evenly, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Prep the salmon: Mix the garlic, lemon pepper, lemon juice, and butter in a small bowl. Once the potato timer is up, use a spatula to move the potatoes to the side. You need just enough room for the salmon to fit on the pan lengthwise. Spoon the prepared sauce over both sides of the salmon.
- Bake the salmon: Transfer the baking sheet back to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked through. After the salmon is done cooking, you can let it broil on the highest setting for 2-5 minutes to crisp up the fish. If you decide to broil, keep an eye on it for the entire time! Broilers can burn your food very fast.
Notes
- Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers either in 30-second intervals in the microwave or in the oven at 450°F for 5-7 minutes.
- Frozen leftovers maintain quality for 4-6 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- If broiling the salmon, watch closely for 2-5 minutes to avoid burning due to high heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1648mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 462IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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