4.5 from 78 votes
Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon
This baked salmon features a lemon pepper seasoning blended with garlic and butter, enhancing the fish's natural flavors. Paired with roasted fingerling potatoes tossed in olive oil and lemon pepper, it creates a balanced, citrusy meal with tender textures.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
587 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587
% 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.